Beatles Illinois A Tour Guide To Beatles Sites in Chicago and All of Illinois
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The first time that a member of The Beatles played live in the US was in southern Illinois in September 1963. George Harrison bought a guitar there that he used a few days later for The Beatles first television performance. The Beatles played in Chicago on all three US tours. Many concerts and events have brought members of The Beatles back to Chicago and Illinois.
Beatles Illinois Features:
40+ Beatles sites in Chicago and the rest of Illinois
Detailed directions by train or by car from O'Hare
Sketch maps marking exact locations of Beatles sites
Images of each Beatles site for street-level recognition
Connection of each site to Beatles history
From 1963 until today, including solo appearances
Every venue in which any member of The Beatles played or recorded is included. Find out where The Beatles stayed while in Chicago. Find places where they ate and enjoyed themselves. Learn about George's memorable trip to his sister's house in rural Illinois just before The Beatles meteoric stardom. From Wings Over America, to publicity tours, to Ringo's Peace and Love Campaign, to Paul on Route 66, Beatles Illinois has it all.
If you are a Beatles fan traveling to Chicago and Illinois, you need this book. No surfing needed while locating Beatles sites on the streets of Chicago. Everything you need is right here. Not travelling to Illinois? No single source includes this many Beatles sites in Chicago and Illinois or as detailed information as Beatles Illinois.
Explore the Beatles by Exploring Illinois with Beatles Illinois!
Mark A Schneegurt
Mark A. Schneegurt is an author, educator, scientist, and entrepreneur. His books range from scholarly works on science, religion, and literature to popular books on The Beatles. He has authored 80+ publications and has made 200+ public presentations of his works. Recipient of awards for teaching and research, Dr. Schneegurt holds degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Brown University, with professional appointments at Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, and Wichita State University. OpenCharm LLC was founded in 2013 to support his products and services.
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Beatles Illinois A Tour Guide To Beatles Sites in Chicago and All of Illinois - Mark A Schneegurt
Beatles Illinois
A Tour Guide To Beatles Sites in
Chicago and All of Illinois
Mark A. Schneegurt
Copyright 2014 Mark A. Schneegurt
OpenCharm LLC
ISBN 9781311248725
Smashwords Edition
Table of Contents
Foreword
Chicago
Allstate Arena
Astor Tower Hotel
Bice Restaurant
Charlie Trotter's Restaurant
Charter One Pavilion
Chicago Stadium
Chicago Theatre
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Hotel
House of Blues
Hyatt Regency Hotel
International Amphitheater
Margie's Candies
McCormick Place
Midway Airport
O'Hare Sahara Motor Inn
Park West Amphitheater
Poplar Creek Music Theater
Ravinia
Regal Webster Place 11 Cinemas
Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Rosemont Theater
Saddle and Cycle Club
Soldier Field
United Center
Vee-Jay Records
White Sox Park
Whitehall Hotel
WLS-AM
Wrigley Field
Franklin County
Boneyard Boccie Ball Club, Benton
Fenton Music Store, Mt. Vernon
Franklin County Courthouse, Benton
Louise Harrison's House, Benton
Old Franklin County Jail Museum, Benton
VFW Hall 3479, Eldorado
WFXR-AM, West Frankfort
Elsewhere in Illinois
Circle K Gas Station, Springfield
Genesee Theatre, Waukegan
Joliet Area Historical Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center, Joliet
Riviera Roadhouse Restaurant
Credits
Foreword
The first time that a member of The Beatles played live in the US was in southern Illinois in September 1963. George Harrison bought a guitar there that he used a few days later for The Beatles first television performance. The Beatles played in Chicago on all three US tours. Many concerts and events have brought members of The Beatles back to Chicago and Illinois.
Beatles Illinois Features:
40+ Beatles sites in Chicago and the rest of Illinois
Detailed directions by train or by car from O'Hare
Sketch maps marking exact locations of Beatles sites
Images of each Beatles site for street-level recognition
Connection of each site to Beatles history
From 1963 until today, including solo appearances
Every venue in which any member of The Beatles played or recorded is included. Find out where The Beatles stayed while in Chicago. Find places where they ate and enjoyed themselves. Learn about George's memorable trip to his sister's house in rural Illinois just before The Beatles meteoric stardom. From Wings Over America, to book and movie publicity tours, to Ringo's Peace and Love Campaign, to Paul on Route 66, Beatles Illinois has it all.
If you are a Beatles fan traveling to Chicago and Illinois, you need this book. It is 100% offline, no surfing needed while you try to find Beatles sites on the streets of Chicago. Everything you need is right here. Not travelling to Illinois? No single source includes this many Beatles sites in Chicago and Illinois or as detailed information as Beatles Illinois.
Explore the Beatles by Exploring Illinois
with Beatles Illinois!
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