The Bachelor's Beat
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| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Jerry Jay Evenson |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Ceased publication | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States] |
| Country | United States |
| OCLC number | 182581450 |
| Website | thebachelorsbeat |
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
[edit]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]