Peter Ivers’ death marked the end of an era. Though David Jove tried to recreate New Wave Theater, he couldn’t do it without Peter. We examine the legacy Peter left behind, and the scene that ended with his death. 
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<a href="https://archive.org/details/new-wave-theatre-episodes-1-through-25/New+Wave+Theatre+%2325+-+Dead+Kennedys%2C+Martini+Ranch%2C+Killer+Pussy%2C+Mnemonic+Devices%2C+Fear%2C+Plugz.mp4">New Wave Theater</a>
Twin Peaks
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In Heaven, Everything is Fine by Josh Frank
<a href="https://www.thecrimson.com/article/1983/3/18/new-wave-musician-killed-family-creates/">New Wave Musician Killed; Family Creates Harvard Fund</a>
<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.

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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