On August 21, 1964, Seattle became the third stop on the Beatles’ first U.S. tour. “The event was a phenomenon,” said O’Day, who introduced the Beatles to the sold-out crowd at the Seattle Center Coliseum (later called Key Arena)

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Pat O'Day

Godfather of Northwest Rock ‘n’ Roll

Pat O’Day – founding father of Northwest rock ‘n’ roll or the “Godfather” of the 1960s teen-dance scene?