The Beatles Told Jim Crow to STFD
Monday, September 19th, 2011
The Beatles showed their support for the US civil rights movement by refusing to play in front of segregated audiences, a contract shows.
The document, which is to be auctioned next week, relates a 1965 concert at the Cow Palace in California. Signed by manager Brian Epstein, it specifies that The Beatles “not be required to perform in front of a segregated audience”.
The agreement also guarantees the band payment of $40,000 (£25,338). Other requirements include 150 uniformed police officers for protection. But the security arrangements were not perfect. Continue Reading…











