Rock-Expo Aurora Illinois at the iconic Roundhouse on Saturday Sept 16th is proud to present noted Beatles historian and author Dr John Lyons as a dealer and guest promoting his exceptional book Joy and Fear The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s. Author and educator, Dr. John F. Lyons, was born in London, England, and works as a Professor of History at Joliet Junior College. He has appeared on many radio programs and podcasts discussing the Beatles and is a regular speaker at public libraries and historical societies. He will be offering signed copies of his book for $15.00 as well as displaying some of his Chicago related Beatle memorabilia and is excited for engaging with other Beatles fans. Bio below

by | Aug 25, 2023 | Chicago Rock n Roll History, Music history, Rock N Roll History, Rock-Expo event alert, The Beatles

Joy and Fear: The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s  By John F. Lyons  Permuted Press  ISBN: 9781682619339  2021      $19.99  A Professor of History at Joliet Junior College, John Lyons has delved into the history of...

We believe this Chicago centric media event being held on Sept 7th a must for you classic rockers yearning for the good old days of radio and the intersect to the soundtrack of our lives. And in a real way it dovetails with our dealer/guest Dr John Lyons appearing at our Rock-Expo in Aurora on Sept 16th in that the book he is promoting JOY and FEAR The Beatles Chicago and the 1960s delves into Dick Biondi playing the first Beatles record in America right here on WLS and with a Chicago record company release to boot . That record PLEASE PLEASE ME (VJ 498) actually misspelled the Beattles with 2 TTs

by | Aug 25, 2023 | Cultural impacts, General interest Rock N Roll news, Music history, Rock N Roll History, Rock-Expo event alert, The Beatles

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