They let me display and sell Beatles art in the store while I was in high school. I graduated in 1967 so they were a great place to hang out and talk music in the sixties. I even got an autograph from one of the Beach boys as he exited the store. Don’t remember which now. I wonder what he was doing in there?
Great memories and a wonderful opportunity for you! Perhaps the Beach Boys were playing in town that day, they often did signings and appearances at record stores.
Todd Lucas
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August 30, 2024 12:19 pm
A couple of my very first record purchases were at Pearson’s Platters in the Devington Shopping Center at Arlington and E. 46th Street, just down the way from Arlington High School. This would have been in the spring of 1976.
I bought the Sex Pistols lp there during their going out of biz sale. The owner was so pleasant, but didn’t like where music was going. We had a great conversation about all of that. From what I understand this was a very important east side shop.
They let me display and sell Beatles art in the store while I was in high school. I graduated in 1967 so they were a great place to hang out and talk music in the sixties. I even got an autograph from one of the Beach boys as he exited the store. Don’t remember which now. I wonder what he was doing in there?
Great memories and a wonderful opportunity for you! Perhaps the Beach Boys were playing in town that day, they often did signings and appearances at record stores.
A couple of my very first record purchases were at Pearson’s Platters in the Devington Shopping Center at Arlington and E. 46th Street, just down the way from Arlington High School. This would have been in the spring of 1976.
I bought the Sex Pistols lp there during their going out of biz sale. The owner was so pleasant, but didn’t like where music was going. We had a great conversation about all of that. From what I understand this was a very important east side shop.
Do you remember when they went out of business, Rick? I moved out of Indy in ’72. I always enjoyed going in and talking with Mrs. Pearson.
I’m not sure. I think 79 or 80 but that’s just a guess. Would be good to know when they first opened as well. Anyone know?