The Middle Aged Rocker: Rock Never Grows Old — And Neither Do We
BBN31 Welcomes The Middle Age Rocker starting this week.
There comes a moment in life when you realize something important:
The music didn’t age.
We did.
And that’s not a bad thing.
Because rock wasn’t just background noise to our youth — it shaped us. It built our resilience. It taught us defiance, loyalty, heartbreak, power, and survival.
That’s exactly what The Middle Aged Rocker, airing Saturdays from 8–10 PM on BBN31, is all about.
This isn’t a nostalgia show.
This isn’t a “remember when” program.
This is legacy — amplified.
We grew up on loud guitars.
On albums, not algorithms.
On bands that meant something.
Metal and hard rock weren’t trends — they were movements. From the new waves of British heavy metal to the arena-filling giants of the ‘80s and beyond, these songs became the soundtrack to first jobs, first love, first failure, and first triumph.
And guess what?
They still hit just as hard.
Why This Show Matters
There’s a cultural myth that rock belongs to youth. That once you hit 40, you’re supposed to trade riffs for relaxation.
Not here.
The Middle Aged Rocker proves something powerful: rock doesn’t belong to an age group — it belongs to a mindset.
It’s about:
Experience without apology
Volume without permission
Music history that still matters
And the stories behind the songs
This show connects eras. It bridges generations. It reminds us that energy doesn’t expire — it evolves.
At BBN31, our mission is simple:
Insight. Impact. Intensity.
The Middle Aged Rocker embodies all three.
About Rick Brown
Rick Brown isn’t playing a character — he is the Middle-Aged Rocker.
A Salem, Oregon native and graduate of Linfield College with a background in mass communication, Rick came of age when rock wasn’t streamed — it was spun on vinyl and blasted through real speakers. Class of ’82, raised on arena anthems and late-night radio, he carries the DNA of classic metal and hard rock in everything he does.
Rick now serves as the new Station Manager at BBN31 (Blackhole Broadcasting Network), helping guide the network’s growth and direction while bringing his deep respect for rock history to the mic.
By day, Rick is a seasoned entrepreneur and digital creator. By night — especially Saturdays from 8–10 PM — he’s exactly where he belongs: behind the mic, turning up the volume and connecting generations through the power of heavy music.
He doesn’t just play songs.
He tells the stories behind them.
He understands what they meant when they first dropped — and what they mean now.
A husband, father, and lifelong rock devotee, Rick proves something important:
Rock doesn’t grow old.
It grows deeper.
And at BBN31, he’s making sure it keeps roaring.
A Personal Note
“I met Rick at KMUZ, and I can honestly say he taught me everything I know about being a DJ. From understanding how to build a show, to respecting the music, to finding your voice behind the mic — Rick has been a true mentor to me. I’m incredibly grateful for his guidance, and I’m excited to have him join BBN31 as our new Station Manager. This is more than bringing on a show host — it’s bringing in leadership, experience, and heart.”
— Geoffrey Paul Tiffany, Founder, BBN31
Join the Movement
Saturdays
8–10 PM
Blackhole Broadcasting Network (BBN31)
Because rock never retires.
It just gets louder.