PALM COAST, Fla. – You would think everything that could be said about The Beatles has already been said.
Not true.
Using his skills as a reporter, six-time Emmy winner Bob Kealing dug deep to find new, authentic information about the Fab Four, credited with making rock and roll mainstream.
“Their time here literally made history,” said Kealing. “I just want people to be proud of that fact.”
Coinciding with the 60th anniversary of The Beatles American takeover, Kealing’s book dives into those special days with firsthand accounts from the people who lived it.
From the Miami deputy who played bodyguard and host to the Life Magazine photographer who captured one of The Beatles most iconic images in America, it’s a fresh take on the four boys from England who continue to captivate hearts and minds with their signature sound.
Hosted by the Palm Coast Historical Society, after Kealing’s presentation, which included photos and video of his own, audience members were invited to share their own memories of first hearing The Beatles and what they meant to them.
“We were so excited to be able to present this book, “Good Day Sunshine State” on the 60th anniversary of The Beatles Invasion,” said Kathy Reichard-Ellavsky, President of the Palm Coast Historical Society.
“It was 60 years ago this month that they performed at The Gator Bowl and we thought it would be so appropriate to have the author of this book here to share his research.”
Kealing’s book, “Good Day Sunshine State: How The Beatles Rocked Florida” is available on Amazon here.