Lennon World is delighted to introduce to Lennon fans all over the world, Shelley Germeaux. Shelley has been a regular writer for Daytrippin’ Beatles Magazine since the fall of 2000. She has been a devoted fan of the Beatles since they conquered America in 1964 when she was eight. While she never saw the Beatles live, she has attended shows from each of Paul McCartney’s North American tours since 1976, as well as Ringo Starr’s. But her deepest affection is for John Lennon, which is evidenced by her vast (and well-used!) library of material on his life from childhood through his last days at the Dakota. She has visited Liverpool, London, and New York on Lennon pilgrimages as well, meeting many other fans and forming friendships. Her association with Daytrippin’ began when she submitted an article about the big birthday party she threw for John Lennon when he would have turned 60. The party, which included a trivia contest, drew media attention from the local paper. Then she won a Daytrippin’ contest for the “best Beatles license plate”, which is “NO.9 NO.9”--on a silver Volkswagen Beetle. She’s been writing for the magazine ever since. Her articles reflect her knowledge and respect for Lennon’s artistry, songwriting genius, and the imprint he continues to make on the world. But the humor, the creativity, and the playfulness John would appreciate, is also there. Shelley lives in the Seattle area of Washington State with her husband of 25 years and two daughters, aged 11 and 16. She graduated with a business degree from the University of Washington in 1978 and worked as a Certified Public Accountant for ten years. While staying home to raise children, she discovered her love of writing and hopes to pursue a career in that field. “I am happy that my writings about John will have another chance to be shared on-line with a beautiful site like “Lennonworld.com”. John gave us so much of his soul through his music and his honesty. The least I can do is help to preserve his memory, for first-generation fans as well as the younger ones who are now discovering Lennon’s music.” –Shelley Germeaux. Email Shelley Germeaux at shelleyg999@attbi.com

The Songs of John Lennon : The Beatle Years

“The Songs of John Lennon, The Beatles Years” by John Stevens, intimately examines twenty-five of John Lennon’s Beatle songs between 1964-1969. In this book, the secrets of John’s songwriting craft are revealed as though Toto were pulling open the curtain on John’s mind. But it’s more than simply a handbook on John’s technique; it shines enormous light on John’s ability to create masterpieces that broke former songwriting formats, and revolutionized popular music-- without the benefit of any formal training. Full Article >>>

The Art Of John Lennon : At The Pacific Edge Gallery

“If art were to redeem man, it could do so only by saving him from the seriousness of life and restoring him to unexpected boyishness.” John Lennon. Pacific Edge Gallery, in Laguna Beach, California, has worked with John Lennon’s Estate since 1988 to offer and display limited editions of John’s artwork and lyrics. They take the Art of John Lennon on tour to many cities throughout the U.S. and Canada each year. Owners/curators Rich Horowitz and Paul Jillson are lifetime devoted Beatles fans, and this venture is truly an affair of the heart. Full Article >>>

The Quarrymen Since 1997 : The Reunion Years

When their “best mate”, John Lennon, moved on and became a Beatle, they were content to watch their friend soak up the limelight while they settled into their own lives. As they got jobs, wives, and kids, they slowly tucked their memories of playing skiffle music with John Lennon and the Quarrymen away forever—so they thought. Full Article >>>

Exclusive Interview : Imagine Drummer Alan White

I had assumed that if you wanted to meet someone who knew John Lennon you’d best get on a plane to Liverpool. But to my surprise, I was really stunned to discover that this famous rocker actually lived just a few miles from me! Full Article >>>

Rock N Roll Hall of Fame : Magical Mystery Tour Group 2001

A group of Beatle fans spent the weekend of July 27-29 in Cleveland to attend the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum exhibit, “Lennon: His Life and His Work”. (See Daytrippin’ Spring 2001 issue) and “Stuart Sutcliffe, From the Beatles to Backbeat”. An offer difficult to refuse! Full Article >>>