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The Beatles' First American Tour: Insider Stories with Ivor Davis
Season 6 · Episode 3

The Beatles' First American Tour: Insider Stories with Ivor Davis

She's All Over the Place · Chonacas

April 3, 202437m 15s

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Show Notes

Legendary journalist Ivor Davis shares 34 days on the road with The Beatles and decades covering history in the making.

Join Ivor Davis, award-winning British journalist and author, as he recounts his extraordinary experiences covering some of the biggest stories of the 20th century. From The Beatles' first American tour in 1964, to the Watts riots, Robert Kennedy's presidential campaign, and historic trials including Sirhan Sirhan, Angela Davis, and Patty Hearst, Davis has been on the front lines of history.

In this episode, learn about:

  • His unparalleled access to John, Paul, George, and Ringo on tour, including hotel nights, long card games, and candid conversations.

  • The creation of his 60th Anniversary memoir, The Beatles and Me on Tour, chronicling 34 days with the world's most famous band at the height of Beatlemania.

  • His latest true crime book, The Devil in My Friend, about the infamous 1982 Malibu murder trial of engineer Frederick George Roehler.

  • Personal insights into covering politics, civil unrest, and some of the most pivotal moments in American history.

Explore Ivor Davis' work: https://ivordavisbooks.com/

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