Beatles Illinois A Tour Guide To Beatles Sites in Chicago and All of Illinois

By Mark A Schneegurt

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!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mark A Schneegurt
• Release date: Aug 1, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311248725

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

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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