Beatles Fans Come Together for Kamala

SAN FRANCISCO - Aug. 7, 2024 - PRLog -- A new Facebook Group, BeatlesFans4Kamala, has been created to bring together Beatles fans of all ages who are excited about the Harris-Walz ticket and are committed to helping bring about victory in November.

The idea for the group came from sociologist and sixties historian Candy Leonard, author of the highly acclaimed "Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade The World," and Steve Marinucci, veteran Beatles journalist and author of "Meet a Monkee: Davy Jones." Steve and Candy have also been heard on the Beatles podcast "Beatles News Briefs," which was hosted by Steve and on which Candy was Contributing Editor. Steve is also a co-founder and former co-host of the podcast "Things We Said Today."

Marinucci says the idea for the group was "almost cosmic." "Candy and I were chatting about the election, all the "for Kamala" groups, and the new feeling of enthusiasm so many are feeling. Sort of kidding, she said, 'How about a group called BeatlesFans4Kamala. ' And I said, "Funny that you say that. I had the very same idea while driving in my car yesterday.'"

"That Steve and I both had the idea to harness the collective power of Beatles fans to elect Harris and make sure love conquers hate – how could we not move forward with it? Leonard said. "Let's not forget the role Beatles-inspired boomers played in bringing about positive social change in the 1960s. We've seen a lot of backlash to those changes in recent years and we have an opportunity, at this moment, to make sure the moral arc of the universe bends in the right direction. The group will be a place to connect with other Beatles fans, share our enthusiasm for the ticket, and learn about the many ways, big and small, to help the campaign."

Steve and Candy are planning a virtual Come Together for Kamala and will soon post the date and registration information to the BeatlesFans4Kamala Facebook Group.

"We won't be asking for money. Just bring your enthusiasm, your commitment to vote Harris-Walz, and a commitment to help the campaign in any way you can, Marinucci said. "In the meantime, "he continued, "we encourage Beatles fans to share their thoughts and feelings about this exciting moment, as well as articles, gifs, and memes to the BeatlesFans4 Kamala Facebook Group at https://tinyurl.com/beatlesfans4kamala .