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Why did Paul McCartney sue the rest of the Beatles?

When the Beatles were breaking up, Paul wanted to get control of his part of the Beatles. He'd thought he'd sue the manager - Allen Klein - but he was told he actually had to sue the other Beatles; he said he agonised for 6 months about suing his mates.


Why did John Lennon sue the other Beatles and Allen Klein?

He didn't. Paul McCartney sued to dissolve the Beatles' business partnership, concerned that Allen Klein's management would damage them over time. (He wasn't happy about it, saying later "I felt like an arse, suing my best mates and being seen to sue my best mates.") At the time, the other Beatles were sold on Klein, and rejected McCartney's choice of manager, his new father-in-law Lee Eastman. Lennon, Harrison and Starr later soured on Klein, and the two sides sued each other, settling in 1977 with a payment to Klein of about £3.5 million. In the end, the other Beatles were thankful to McCartney, for "saving their legacy".


Do The Rolling Stones own Rolling Stone magazine?

No, it's two completely different things. I swear it!


Who has the rights to Sam Cooke's music?

The rights to Sam Cooke's music are owned by ABKCO Records. It was founded in 1961 by Allen Klein, and is based out of New York City.


Did George Harrison plagiarize a song?

Not intentionally. He was sued over his 1970 song "My Sweet Lord", because the melody was nearly identical to "He's So Fine" recorded by the Chiffons. The lawsuit went on for years, with Harrison's former manager Allen Klein actually becoming his opponent when Klein bought the company that published "He's So Fine". Harrison was found guilty of "subconscious plagiarism", rather than purposely "stealing" the melody, but he continued to appeal. The Chiffons recorded a cover version of "My Sweet Lord", Harrison's 1977 single "This Song" mocked the lawsuit, and Harrison ultimately ended up owning both songs, while Klein suffered in court for switching sides.

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Which Beatle did not want Allen Klein to become their manager What were the reasons that he gave?

Paul McCartney was the Beatle who did not want to use Allen Klein. John had convinced George and Ringo to agree to using him but Paul wanted his father-in-law Lee Eastman to manage their affairs. Turns out Klein was claiming 20% of The Beatles' royalties for himself. In 1970, Paul sued the other three Beatles and Apple Corps. which led to Klein being forced to leave. Longtime friend of The Beatles, Neil Aspinall, was then appointed CEO of Apple Corps.


How tall is Allen Klein?

Allen Klein is 5' 6".


What is Allen Klein's birthday?

Allen Klein was born on December 18, 1931.


When was Allen Klein born?

Allen Klein was born on December 18, 1931.


When did Allen Klein die?

Allen Klein died on July 4, 2009 at the age of 77.


How old was Allen Klein at death?

Allen Klein died on July 4, 2009 at the age of 77.


How old is Allen Klein?

Allen Klein was born on December 18, 1931 and died on July 4, 2009. Allen Klein would have been 77 years old at the time of death or 83 years old today.


Why did Paul McCartney sue the rest of the Beatles?

When the Beatles were breaking up, Paul wanted to get control of his part of the Beatles. He'd thought he'd sue the manager - Allen Klein - but he was told he actually had to sue the other Beatles; he said he agonised for 6 months about suing his mates.


Why did John Lennon sue the other Beatles and Allen Klein?

He didn't. Paul McCartney sued to dissolve the Beatles' business partnership, concerned that Allen Klein's management would damage them over time. (He wasn't happy about it, saying later "I felt like an arse, suing my best mates and being seen to sue my best mates.") At the time, the other Beatles were sold on Klein, and rejected McCartney's choice of manager, his new father-in-law Lee Eastman. Lennon, Harrison and Starr later soured on Klein, and the two sides sued each other, settling in 1977 with a payment to Klein of about £3.5 million. In the end, the other Beatles were thankful to McCartney, for "saving their legacy".


Who was the second beetles manager?

Allan Klein (who also managed the affairs of the Stones for a while)


Who did john Lennon write steel and glass about?

"I was using my resentment toward (Allen) Klein to write a song." - John Lennon, 1980


What movie and television projects has Allen Klein been in?

Allen Klein has: Played himself in "The Sunday Break" in 1958. Played Fat rifleman on window in "Blindman" in 1971. Played himself in "Up Your Legs Forever" in 1971. Played himself in "The Concert for Bangladesh" in 1972. Played himself in "Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream" in 2005.