The Beatles In Cleveland: Memories, Facts & Photos About The Notorious 1964 & 1966 Concerts

by Dave Schwensen

For teenagers, the world changed when Ed Sullivan introduced The Beatles. The 1964 Beatles’ tour filled auditoriums with screams of delight, excitement, and full-blown fan hysteria. This was the case in Cleveland, Ohio, where police stopped the show, ordered the Beatles off the stage, and banned them from the city. In August 1966, the group launched their final tour, but the innocence from two years earlier was missing as controversy over John Lennon's remarks about Christianity made safety more of a concern than ever before. A scheduling change brought them to Cleveland Stadium where thousands of fans crashed through police. It was obvious The Beatles could no longer be protected. The Beatles In Cleveland brings to life two of the wildest concerts in Beatles history. Catch the excitement through eyewitness accounts and never-before published photos.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2007

About the author

Dave Schwensen is a nationally recognized comedy coach and author of "How To Be A Working Comic: An Insider's Guide To A Career In Stand-Up Comedy," "Comedy FAQs And Answers: How The Stand-Up Biz Really Works," and "How To Be A Working Corporate Comedian: A Step-By-Step Guide Into Launching & Building Your Career." He served as Talent Coordinator for the television show "A&Es An Evening at the Improv," and for The Improv Comedy Clubs in New York and Hollywood, where he also consulted for numerous television programs, networks and film studios. As a pop culture historian and fan, Dave is the author of "The Beatles At Shea Stadium: The Story Behind Their Greatest Concert" and "The Beatles In Cleveland: Memories, Facts & Photos About The Notorious 1964 & 1966 Concerts." An award-winning newspaper humorist, a compilation of weekly columns make up his latest book, "Something To Laugh About: 144 Essays On Being A Guy, Parenting, Holidays & Stuff Other People Think Is Funny."

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Reviews

[Gerald Matzke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun read about a time in Cleveland history that took place when I was in my late teens. I was a fan of the Beatles like everyone else but wasn't in a position to try to attend their concerts. The insights in this little book brought back a lot of memories. I would recommend it to anyone who has ever tapped your feet to a Beatle song.

[Drew · Rating 5 out of 5]

My full and detailed review is on my website at: http://rnrchemist.blogspot.com/2014/0...

This is a really fun book that takes you back to those moments in time and puts you right in the center of the mayhem of Beatlemania! If you're a serious Beatles fan, this is a great little book.

[Peacegal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of "I was there" stories bring to life the two famous Beatles concerts in Cleveland. I wish the photos had been printed at a higher quality.

[Kym · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

[Barbara L. Cooper · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was at this concert in 1966 - seeing the Beatles was a major event in my life!