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Post by Ken on Jul 4, 2009 14:43:07 GMT -5
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Post by Ken on Jul 4, 2009 14:51:59 GMT -5
I just now finished reading the article and my local oldies station I'm listening to as I type this started to play "Ticket To Ride" spooky!
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Post by m c dornan on Jul 4, 2009 18:42:52 GMT -5
Everything hangs together in the end. I'd still like to know how Michael Jackson managed to buy away the rights to the Beatles' songs, and McCartney didn't get them. So somehow Klein may be involved. Now, with Jackson's death, we have stories that at least half of those rights may revert back to McCartney. (but then what about Lennon's stake?) Nothing like putting your long-time girlfriend to work in the company...  |
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Post by dave910 on Jul 4, 2009 19:14:30 GMT -5
I have heard a lot mixed stories concerning Alan Klein. While many of the old time managers did some things well on the behalf of their famous clients, some (perhaps Klein himself) did a few things that weren't in his bands best interest. Whenever you have such heavyweights as the Beatles and Rolling Stones, it becomes a bit challenging keeping tabs on the mountains of money and those working around you honest.  In regards to the Beatles catalog, I did hear Sir Paul say in a radio interview that he wouldn't mind having the Beatles music back in his possession, but on the condition that Michael Jackson would just offer it to him. While that seems like a very noble and moral thing to do, it would only happen if Jackson offered it to McCartney in his will. Knowing how much drama has surrounded Michael since his passing, this matter could take many years to resolve. |
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Post by Ken on Jul 4, 2009 21:29:53 GMT -5
I have heard a lot mixed stories concerning Alan Klein. While many of the old time managers did some things well on the behalf of their famous clients, some (perhaps Klein himself) did a few things that weren't in his bands best interest. Whenever you have such heavyweights as the Beatles and Rolling Stones, it becomes a bit challenging keeping tabs on the mountains of money and those working around you honest. In regards to the Beatles catalog, I did hear Sir Paul say in a radio interview that he wouldn't mind having the Beatles music back in his possession, but on the condition that Michael Jackson would just offer it to him. While that seems like a very noble and moral thing to do, it would only happen if Jackson offered it to McCartney in his will. Knowing how much drama has surrounded Michael since his passing, this matter could take many years to resolve. Yeah, I've also heard stories about Klein. I remember Mick Jagger mentioning in the Stones documentary 12 x 5 that at the time (the late 80's) they were still dealing with and trying to resolve, some of the mess that Klein had caused. |
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Post by Ken on Jul 4, 2009 21:34:55 GMT -5
Everything hangs together in the end. I'd still like to know how Michael Jackson managed to buy away the rights to the Beatles' songs, and McCartney didn't get them. So somehow Klein may be involved. Now, with Jackson's death, we have stories that at least half of those rights may revert back to McCartney. (but then what about Lennon's stake?) Nothing like putting your long-time girlfriend to work in the company... Well I remember at the time hearing that it was simply Michael outbidding both Paul and Yoko, but I've also wondered from time to time over the years if there wasn't more to the story than just that. |
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Post by Dawn on Jul 6, 2009 12:02:04 GMT -5
I hadn't realized Allen had Alzheimer's, as it had been a while since I'd heard mention of him in the news. I also hadn't known that the ABKCO publishing was so large.
I too have always been puzzled by the situation with the Beatles catalog, and as with Ken, I wonder if there wasn't more to the story. Both Paul and Yoko have great business acumen and wealth, so it's odd that it seemingly came down to a bidding war with Michael Jackson.
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Post by m c dornan on Jul 6, 2009 18:30:18 GMT -5
One of the many online articles on MJ claims that McCartney & Jackson broke off their friendship after the sale of the Beatles songs, and hints that the sale was a secret sale. Presumably, McCartney couldn't bid for the songs, if he didn't know they were being sold. Would also also explain an estrangement, if there was one.
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