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The Beatles (Pt. 1): Stoned with Dylan, Dosed with Acid, Outrunning Knife Wielding Maniacs, and Driving the World to the Brink with Beatlemania

Feb 23, 2021
The Beatles’ rise to fame was nothing short of chaotic, fueled by wild fans and rampant drug use. They lost themselves in a world of manic devotion and accidental acid trips, permanently altering music history. The episode reveals how an encounter with Bob Dylan ignited their creative spark, shifting their artistic direction. As hysteria engulfed their lives, violent fan confrontations painted a stark picture of 1960s America. This wild journey encapsulates the thrilling yet overwhelming essence of Beatlemania.
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