Jim Berkenstadt is the Rock And Roll Detective®. A true Sherlock Holmes, Berkenstadt uncovers the lost history and mysteries hidden within decades of popular music. An international authority on The Beatles, he has co-authored: Black Market Beatles; The Beatles Digest (under the pen name J.G. Schuberk); Nevermind Nirvana; and edited John, Paul & Me: Before The Beatles.
His fourth book, The Beatle Who Vanished, is an Amazon Bestseller and is currently in development as a major motion picture. Berkenstadt’s latest book, Mysteries in the Music: Case Closed, has won 6 awards for Excellence and has been on the Amazon Bestseller list for 20 straight months. His books are all installed in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Permanent Library and Archives. Berkenstadt has consulted to The Beatles and the Estate of George Harrison on numerous projects. He lives in Wisconsin.
Rock And Roll Detective® LLC was founded by Jim Berkenstadt in 1991. The company is dedicated to providing production, publishing, writing, research, social media and content creation for the entertainment industry. Rock And Roll Detective® serves film & TV producers, record labels, musicians, collectors and museums, by locating memorabilia, photos, lost recordings, and providing research and documentation. Berkenstadt recently served as a historical consultant on The Beatles Get Back documentary on Disney+ and I Wanna Rock: The 80’s Metal Dream on Paramount+
Jim Berkenstadt is available to speak at public appearances, book signings, and speaking engagements. If you would like to book Jim for your next event please email jim@rockandrolldetective.com or call 608-250-2627.
Producer/Drummer Butch Vig with Rock And Roll Detective
Rock And Roll Detective on The Artie Lange Show
Jay, Gary, Becca, with Rock And Roll Detective at Klaus Voorman Book Premiere
Joe Johnson (BeatleBrunch Radio) with Rock And Roll Detective
