Musical Genres--Rock & Pop/Expert Profile

Expertise

Are you having a disagreement with someone about an artist or recording from the 50s to the 80s? Has a song been running through your head and you just can`t think of who had the hit? Looking for information on Rock and Pop Music collectibles? I`ve been a music/talk host on the radio for over thirty years, deal in music collectibles and love to share information about all of it.

Experience in the area

Over 35 years as an on-air radio personality playing many types of music, but primarily popular and rock. Over 25 years mobile DJ work. Collector and dealer in Rock and Roll and Pop memorabilia.

Publications

Acquire, the Collector's Magazine

Education/Credentials

B.A., Journalism, Rutgers University with courses in broadcasting.

What do you like about this subject?

The feeling that rock and pop music gives of bringing people together with an enjoyment common to all. Yeah, OK, I like people to think I know a lot, too!

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

To finally land an on-air job at a major market Gold or Classic Rock station (before the latter goes out of style)!

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

I find it fascinating (and heartwarming) that people in their teens and twenties today can often relate to their "parents' music" better than their parents were able to identify with that of the previous generation, because of a connection and continuity between the music of the 60s/70s and today that did not really exist between the Rock music of the 60s and 70s and that of the early 50s.