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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.
Nov 11, 2019 · After Ivers’ death, Lucy Fisher established a home for his considerable archives at Harvard, and established a scholarship there called the Peter Ivers Visiting Artist Program. Several collections of Ivers’ work have been released over the years, including the 1985 compilation Nirvana Peter and 2008’s The Untold Stories.
Dec 4, 2019 · Ivers is the subject of a new collection of archival music called “Becoming Peter Ivers,” which resurrects home studio recordings that showcase his curious creations and expert harmonica playing.
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. – This episode features information and audio from the following sources: New Wave Theater. Twin Peaks. The Top. ABC News ...
Dec 5, 2023 · Ivers’ venture into the cinematic realm began in 1975 when he wrote lyrics for the film Threshold: The Blue Angels Experience. Then, in 1976, Lynch asked Ivers to write a song for his new movie, Eraserhead. As a result, Ivers penned ‘In Heaven (The Lady in the Radiator Song)’, which subsequently became the film’s most well-known song.
On March 3, 1983, Peter Ivers was found bludgeoned to death in his loft in downtown Los Angeles, ending a short-lived but essential pop cultural moment that has been all but lost to history. For the two years leading up to his murder, Ivers had hosted the underground but increasingly popular LA-based music and sketch-comedy cable show New Wave ...
