Peter Ivers’ death marked the end of an era. Though David Jove tried to recreate New Wave Theater, he couldn’t... more

Samoan drug gangs, secret lovers, and the acid king. There’s a lot more to Peter’s story that’s left to uncover. ... more

How do you mourn someone who was so very alive? It’s a question Peter’s friends asked over and over. Today,... more

Many of Peter’s friends arrived at the crime scene before the police. Which meant that by the time the cops... more

A big secret. Tornados. Rain. A lost wallet. $15,000 dollars in cash that’s gone missing. Peter’s last day feels ominous. ... more

Enter: The Acid King. People were equal parts inspired by and terrified of David Jove. He sold acid to the... more

When an opportunity that combines Peter’s love of music, performance, and LA’s underground comes his way, he feels like it... more

As host of New Wave Theater, Peter Ivers found himself in the middle of the LA punk scene. From police... more

After his first album flops, Peter Ivers moves to LA for a fresh start. As his friends excel in film,... more

On March 3rd, 1983, Peter Ivers—the eccentric and beloved host of New Wave Theater—was found bludgeoned to death in his... more