The beat goes on

"Hey hey, my my. Rock and roll can never die." - Neil Young

For many baby boomers, "R&R" generally means rest and relaxation. But for a small group of devotees, it has an entirely different meaning - and sound.

For them, "R&R" stands for rock 'n' roll, something these 40- and 50-somethings have been playing with passion since they were teens and continue to perform with no end in sight.

They grew up on a steady diet of music from icons like Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, learning their first licks when their biggest concern was mastering chords and being cool.

Now, with high-powered jobs...