Samoan drug gangs, secret lovers, and the acid king. There’s a lot more to Peter’s story that’s left to uncover. 
 
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This episode features information and audio from the following sources:
<a href="https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25">New Wave Theater</a>
In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/27/an-einstein-among-neanderthals-the-tragic-prince-of-la-counterculture">'An Einstein among Neanderthals': the tragic prince of LA counterculture</a>
<a href="https://ew.com/music/2020/01/05/peter-ivers/">Over the edge: The incredible life and mysterious death of Peter Ivers</a>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Peter and the Acid King: Long Live Peter Ivers

Before there was MTV, there was New Wave Theater. Peter & The Acid King is a documentary podcast that explores the life and unsolved death of New Wave Theater host and key cultural curator Peter Ivers. The show takes us on a deep dive through the grimy, chaotic world of the early ‘80s Los Angeles punk rock scene from which he emerged. Narrated by native LA punk and esteemed director Penelope Spheeris.



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