The Beatles made Jacksonville their first and only Florida show 60 years ago, but it was under one condition

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The iconic English rock band, The Beatles, performed in Jacksonville 60 years ago Wednesday. What made their trip to the First Coast so significant was that the band refused to perform in front of a segregated audience. Decades later, The Beatles will be celebrated for their performance and role in integrating shows at the Ritz Theatre & Museum.

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