The Beatles refused to play to segregated audience in US
Rider and contract from 1965 gig in California reveals band's demands including electricity, water and uniformed policeA contract and rider demonstrating both the political sensitivities and the relatively modest personal needs of The Beatles are to be auctioned.In the documents drawn up ahead of a concert at the Cow Palace in Daly City, California, in 1965, the band stipulates it will not play in front of a "segregated audience".It also requires the venue to provide "no less than 150 uniformed ...
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
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
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
Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A soon-to-be-auctioned Beatles contract for a 1965 California concert reveals that the Fab Four took a firm stand in support of the era's civil ri... more info