Contract reveals Beatles' anti-segregation stance

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10:42 on September 15 2011

The Beatles refused to play to segregated audience in US

Guardian Music — Rider and contract from 1965 gig in California reveals band's demands including electricity, water and uniformed policeA contract and rider demonstrating both the politic... more info

The Beatles Epstein

16:34 on September 15 2011

New documents show The Beatles would never play to 'segregated' crowd in the US

NME — Items are expected to fetch over £3,000 at forthcoming LA auction more info

The Beatles

07:55 on September 15 2011

The Beatles Refused To Play To 'Segregated Audience' In America

Gigwise — Their contract is up for auction... more info

The Beatles

21:01 on September 15 2011

A Beatles Gig Contract Up For Auction

ContactMusic — A Beatles rider request document is expected to fetch up to 5000 3120 when it goes under the hammer at auction in Los Angeles next week 20Sep11 The contract signed by Bea... more info

The Beatles Epstein

15:12 on September 16 2011

Beatles - The Beatles Refused To Play To Segregated Audiences

ContactMusic — The Beatles showed their support for the civil rights movement by refusing to play to segregated audiences on their 1965 U S tour A concert rider documenting the Fab Four... more info

The Beatles

19:17 on September 16 2011