Novemeber 2nd, 2009 - Chris O’Dell

FROM THE STONES TO THE BEATLES - SHE BEDDED THE 1960's BIGGEST ROCK ICONS

HER BOOK "MISS O'DELL: MY HARD DAYS AND LONG NIGHTS WITH THE BEATLES, THE STONES, BOB DYLAN, ERIC CLAPTON, AND THE WOMEN THEY LOVED" WHICH IS IN STORES NOW

"MISS O'DELL: MY HARD DAYS AND LONG NIGHTS WITH THE BEATLES,THE STONES, BOB DYLAN, ERIC CLAPTON, AND THE WOMEN THEY LOVED" - Chris O'Dell was one of the first female tour managers in the music business. Packed with revelations, intimate insights and history-making moments, by the tour manager, friend, lover and confidante to some of the most revered rock icons of the 60's, 70's and 80's.

Miss O'Dell is the remarkable story of an ordinary woman who lived the dream of millions - to be part of rock royalty's trusted inner circle. Illustrated with private photographs and jam-packed with intimate anecdotes, Miss O'Dell is a backstage pass to some of the most momentous events in rock history.

Chris O'Dell was at some of the most pivotal, personal, and private moments in rock n' roll history, including: Being in the studio when The Beatles recorded The White Album, Abbey Road, and Let It Be. As well as singing in the chorus on the final cut of "Hey Jude." Touring with The Rolling Stones, as their personal assistant, on the infamous 1972 tour and doing a drug run for Keith Richards. She wasn’t even almost famous but the men she bedded — from Ringo Starr to Mick Jagger to Bob Dylan — were the ‘60s biggest stars. Becoming best friends with Pattie Boyd, when Pattie was with George Harrison. She also witnessed the early days of Pattie and Eric Clapton's relationship and was a bridesmaid at their wedding. Pattie and Chris' relationship continues to this day. Chris O’Dell — George Harrison’s song “Miss O’Dell” was about her. On the Bob Dylan Rolling Thunder Revue tour, where Joni Mitchell wrote and sang "Coyote" about the love triangle between Joni, Chris and Sam Shepherd. She's "the woman down the hall."

CHRIS O'DELL:
From 1968 to 1984, Chris O'Dell worked in the music world as an assistant and tour manager for the most influential musicians of that era. She has appeared on television, radio, and print media relating to her stories of her years with The Beatles and The Stones. She appears in a number of books written about the various groups she worked for including I, Me Mine by George Harrison; Rolling Thunder Logbook by Sam Shepard; Wonderful Tonight by Patti Boyd, and Clapton by Eric Clapton. Currently, she is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor. She has a twenty-two year old son and lives in Tucson, Arizona. www.missodell.com for more info