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Geriatric musicians rock the UK

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The American group Young at Heart are on tour in the UK, with members ranging from 73 to 89 years old.

The senior citizens chorus group from Northampton, Massachusetts found fame when a documentary film followed them in 2007.

In their current End of the Road tour, members continue to belt out a range of surprising classics, including hits by The Pixies and James Brown.

Nick Ravenscroft caught up with them in Manchester.

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