Beatles, The/Expert Profile

Expertise

***UPDATE***

14 June, 2009~Due to the sudden onslaught of ridiculous Beatle memorabilia price-hikes, it has become impossible to give accurate appraisals, especially via the internet. With that in mind, I no longer do appraisals of Beatle items through the web. I'll still give out information about memorabilia, just not value appraisals. Sorry for the inconvenience.

Well, my partner always says that to call yourself an "expert" sounds like you know absolutely everything about that subject. I don't believe that there's a soul on Earth who knows EVERYTHING about the Beatles (including the Beatles themselves). However, I do consider myself to be a better than average Beatles historian, as well as a historian regarding the life and work of John Lennon. I can answer just about any sort of question regarding the band as a whole or John's life and solo career. I lived through the height of Beatlemania, so I can discuss it first-hand. I've traveled to Liverpool and seen all of the important Beatle spots up close and personal, including spending a great deal of time in places that the general public are not allowed to access. I have an extensive library of books, magazines, video and audio devoted to the Beatles and John and have been called upon by authors, radio stations and other historians for my knowledge. I'm well versed in most phases of the Beatles lives and their career as a band and as solo artists. This expertise also includes an extensive knowledge of bootleg material. I've been a Beatles/Lennon collector and historian since the 70's.

Experience in the area

Along with my partner, I've taught classes on the Beatles to both adults and teens in libraries and schools. I'm also the "resident expert" for the Beatles and John Lennon on Songfacts.com. I moderate 2 Beatle groups on MySpace, one a general Beatles site and the other geared toward Beatle collectors. I'm also a co-administrator for one of the largest, most popular Beatle forums on the web, thebeatlesforum.net

Organizations

I'm half of an acoustic, female Beatles tribute duo called "Luv Me Deux" as a guitarist and vocalist. Check us out at www.luvmedeux.com

Publications

www.fixingahole.org

Education/Credentials

While I have no degree in "Beatleology", I probably could write a course on it!

What do you like about this subject?

Everything. What's not to love?

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

I'd really love to be able to help anyone I can get more enjoyment of the Beatles music and legacy. I want to help ensure that they live forever! I also believe that you can never stop learning, so I'm delighted any time I find out something new!

Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:

George actually wrote "Something" about Lord Krsna.

Something controversial or provocative about this subject

The Beatles lived in and out of controversy throughout their lives. It's still happening to this day.