Jennifer Otter Bickerdike

Dr. Jennifer Otter Bickerdike is a cultural historian and bestselling author who writes about music, fame, and myths in popular culture. Her books include acclaimed biographies of Nico, Britney Spears, and The Bangles. She has also worked as an editor and collaberator with Mike Joyce of The Smiths, Will Sergeant of Echo and The Bunnymen and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's. She is a frequent BBC commentator on music history and popular culture and has appeared across international media. Originally from Santa Cruz, California, she now divides her time between the UK and the US.