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The Bachelor's Beat

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The Bachelor's Beat
TypeWeekly newspaper
FormatTabloid
Owner(s)Jerry Jay Evenson
Founded1964; 60 years ago (1964)
Ceased publication2008; 16 years ago (2008)
HeadquartersLas Vegas, Nevada, United States]
CountryUnited States
OCLC number182581450
Websitethebachelorsbeat.com

The Bachelor's Beat (commonly referred to as The Beat)was a paid-circulation, tabloid-style weekly newspaper published in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Its content centered on local events, bands and clubs. It also contained editorials and commentary critical of local politicians.

History

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The paper started in 1964 (several years before the much larger New Times got their start).[relevant?discuss] The Beat, as it is referred to, was initially distributed free in bars and restaurants. The newsrack price was 25 cents.

The newspaper's founder was Jerry Jay Evenson,[citation needed] author of the book Break The Rules And Win,[1] Surviving AIDS and Other Disasters and When All Else Fails, R.T.D.D. (Read The Damn Directions)

The Bachelor's Beat ceased its publication in 2008.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ OCLC 17811346
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Official website