Take a stand for human rights.
Fear and hatred clouds the judgement,
Free us all from endless nights.
"Attica State"
John Lennon
According to "The Guardian," the discovery of the contract for the Beatles August 31, 1965 concert at the Cow Palace in Daley City, Ca. shows the group's stand against inequality. The contract states that the Beatles would "not be required to perform in front of a segregated audience."
The Beatles took a public stand on civil rights in 1964, during their first American tour, when they refused to perform at a segregated concert at the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida. City officials relented, allowing the stadium to be integrated, and the band did take the stage for that show.
The Beatles were ahead of the times in more than just music. I find this to be awesome.
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