Old People Rock

Meet Sue Moxon—a pilot, world traveler, photographer, author, and adventurer who proves it's never too late to write your next chapter.   After earning her pilot's license in the 1970s, Sue discovered a lifelong passion for exploring the world. She's now visited more than 80 countries, from Antarctica to Iceland, collecting unforgettable experiences along the way. Following successful careers in e...

Proof that age is just a number! Meet 82-year-old Richard Huffman. While most people are slowing down in their 80s, Richard is literally flying through the air.   He fell in love with the trapeze as a kid, but didn't seriously pursue it until his 60s. In his 70s, he leveled up to the aerial sling—and he hasn't looked back since. What he does is mind-bending for any age, but at 82? It's pure inspir...

Meet Danny Grenier, a true powerhouse in the music scene. Over his career, he's played guitar alongside rock icons like Glenn Frey and Joe Walsh.   Today, at 73, Danny is still performing locally across Los Angeles and Santa Barbara. For him, it's never been about stopping – it's about a lifelong passion for music and the people who make it.

Meet Charlie and Susan—our two-for-one feature on Old People Rock. Together since the late 1960s, Susan Rubin and Charlie Deglman have spent a lifetime using creativity as a form of resistance. From protesting the Vietnam War to challenging the social norms of their generation, they've never been afraid to question the world around them. Susan has built an extraordinary career as an actor, directo...

At nearly 75, Kerri Acheson is having the time of her life. A former marketing and public relations professor at Northwestern and USC, she has spent decades writing and publishing academic work. She has co-authored one book, ghostwritten another, and is now helping launch a new public speaking and presentation training firm in New York City. What makes her accomplishments even more remarkable is t...

Bob Katzman has been an entrepreneur for virtually his entire life. He started his first business at age 12, opened a wooden newsstand at 15, and owned a delicatessen by 19. In his late 30s, he launched both a foreign-language travel bookstore and a back-issue magazine store that carried more than 150,000 periodicals dating back to 1576. He has also authored 25 books about his life, selling more t...

In 1986, Mike founded Plus One Health Management, an organization dedicated to helping people achieve optimal health through a customized wellness foundation that includes exercise science, orthopedic medicine, physical therapy, massage therapy, and nutrition. He is a member of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has served on the Dean's Advisory Board at the University of Massachusetts...

Dirk Stubenrauch first came to this country in 1965 as a twenty-two year old exchange student from Frankfurt, Germany. He's had a number of distinguished careers since, including Advertising Executive and Graphic Design. At 65, when most people are retiring, he founded an Interior Furniture Design and Architecture firm in Costa Rica focused solely on international resort design and production. Tod...

Judy Mandell is a freelance writer based in Charlottesville, Virginia. She regularly contributes to publications such as The New York Times, AARP, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Prevention magazine, and many other major newspapers and magazines. Judy has several books published including, What to Expect in Your Fifties: A Woman's Guide t...

John Holly has worked in practically every capacity in theater and musical theater, including as an actor on Broadway and producer/director of hundreds of theater productions. His current passion is Airstreaming across the country, having new adventures and meeting new friends.  

Veteran journalist and broadcaster Mike Hegedus has spent a lifetime telling stories that matter. He began his career in 1971 as Sports Director at KRDO in Colorado Springs, covering everything from Air Force football to Arnold Palmer on the course. He went on to Buffalo's WGR-TV, where he transitioned into news, earning two national Martin R. Gainsborough Awards and a fellowship at Wharton. In 19...

Bob Hartl is the epitome of someone who has said, "Why Not" most of his life. A former Naval Aircraft Commander in the Vietnam War who survived a horrific plane crash, Bob transitioned to a near 40 year career as a pilot for a major airline. Bob's philosophy is, "not looking back, but always look forward to my next activity or adventure." After retirement, Bob has become an award-winning photograp...

Ellen Bloom is a native of Los Angeles with 47 years in the entertainment industry. A former Los Angeles radio personality, Ellen produced and co-hosted KPCC-Radio's "Friday Night Blues Revue." She has engineered live, in-studio performances and conducted interviews with leading blues artists. Ask Ellen about almost any historic building or area of Los Angeles and she will tell you the story. She...

During his 50 years as an award-winning advertising writer, Gil pivoted into a life of global scuba diving. Gil is a best-selling author of hundreds of articles and recently published a book about his underwater experiences. Read more at www. ScubaStoryteller.com .

Steve "The Gerbs" Gerbsman is a nationally recognized private investment banker and crisis turnaround professional. With over fifty years of senior management & finance experience, Gerbs, 81, has been involved in investment ventures as an officer, director, consultant and investor, both in the US and internationally. When not working on his next venture, Gerbs can be found hitting the gym, on a sh...

Hailing from a large family of Long Island high achievers, Maryann cultivated a distinguished 40 year career as a business leader, founding her own successful corporate services firm before pivoting late in life to follow her childhood dream in the creative and performing arts.  

Meet Ken Bloom: A lifelong musician, luthier, and folk artist from Pilot Mountain, NC. From his first 1964 jug recording in L.A. to playing lead for Linda Ronstadt in the 70s, Ken has done it all. Now, he's crafting innovative bandura and bowed dulcimers and teaching. 

Meet Gary Hanauer! California-based writer, publicist, and first-time screenwriter with a serious case of "curiosity overload." When he's not writing, you'll find him birdwatching (hummingbirds are favorites) or swimming laps. He's a collector at heart—from stamps to shells—but his crown jewels are a 34,000-issue comic book collection and autographs ranging from Presidents Truman and LBJ to Sandy...

Conversation with Danny Hein, 82 year old and still performing rock music. Danny and The Fabulous Flippers are still going strong. The 9 piece band continues today to brings home that classic R&B sound. Danny Hein still fronts the band and sings their hits as well as plays keyboards and guitar. There's nothing like a fat horn section, a B3 organ and driving rhythm section to compliment Danny Hein'...