He was director of their apple records for 30 years after brian epstein and allan klein. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. Dec 12, 2017 perhaps ironically, neil aspinall first became friendly with the beatles via their then drummer, pete best. The book that was never written by neil aspinall steve. The ins and outs of the beatles circle is enough that a soap opera could have been written about it. Alf bicknell, neil aspinall, jack benny, brian epstein, mal evans, george harrison, denny laine, john lennon, groucho marx, james. Mar 24, 2008 neil aspinall, who left an accounting job to become the beatles road manager when the group was still a local dance band and who went on to manage the bands production and management company. Neil aspinall, who died in 2008, was a man whose story intertwined with that of his employers, the beatles, for nearly half a century. Neil aspinall interview paul du noyer music book author.
Jan 08, 2008 will aspinall ever do a tellall beatles book. Mal evans of course was another but i think neil would have produced a very good book with perspectives on moments that we will now never know. Mar 20, 2020 neil stanley aspinall, british accountant and music company executive born oct. Verified also as aspinall signatures by the uks leading beatles authenticators. Neil aspinall, who has died aged 66, was a close friend of the beatles and ran their apple corps business venture. The beatles anthology book 1963 george with neil aspinall.
The true beginnings features accounts from early fans hearing the beatles for the first time, stunning new color photography of the rooms and memorabilia of the casbah coffee club, gritty, neverbefore seen photos of the young beatles playing for hundreds of their very first fans, and comments from the beatles and their closest. Uberbeatles insider neil aspinall died in 2008, prompting me to write. Neil stanley aspinall british accountant and music. Neil stanley aspinall october 1941 24 march 2008 was a british music industry. Aspinall lived with the best family as a boarder in the family home. Neil stanley aspinall, british accountant and music company executive born oct. Which is strange, when you think weve had a thousand beatles books these last 40 years, from people who never met them, to lawyers who did in passing. Beatles press officer derek taylor, apple corps head neil aspinall. I continued to treasure his wisdom and support in the years after johns passing. I met him several times and always found him pretty closelipped. Code red rogue hackers series book 1 by john minx 5. A school friend of paul mccartney and george harrison, he went on to head the beatles company apple corps. Neil aspinall, who died yesterday aged 66, was one of only two people of any importance in the beatles saga who never told their story.
For many year roag denied the rumors that neil aspinall was his father. The passion of john aspinall is a fascinating look at the life of john aspinall and the wildlife parks he founded in kent. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. At the age of 12, aspinall gained a place at the liverpool institute, where he studied english and art alongside paul mccartney. View neil aspinalls profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. There were two of them, neil aspinall and mal evans, and they acted variously as roadies, assistants, drivers, gofers and, yes, paid mates. Neil stanley aspinall october 1941 24 march 2008 was a british music industry executive. I get the impression that neil would have been the last person in the world to write a beatles book.
He was born malcolm evans on 27 may 1935 in liverpool. Neil aspinall interview paul du noyer music book author nme. Is neils explanation of the photo simply an innocent recollection or is it a coverup. Jun 14, 2016 maybe the fact that mona was the mother of neil s son had something to do with this. Sadly she handed her autograph book to the manager of the venue and did not find out until 40 years later that her precious beatles autographs had all been signed by neil aspinall. Neil aspinall simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Get all the lyrics to songs by neil aspinall and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. However, pete best was soon to be unceremoniously dropped by the band in favor of a newer player that they liked. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Coauthor of controversial beatles book wants unheard interview. Mar 24, 2008 neil aspinall, who has died of cancer aged 66, was the beatles original roadie, the man who drove them from gig to gig, setting up their equipment on the stages of clubs and halls in the days.
Perhaps ironically, neil aspinall first became friendly with the beatles via their then drummer, pete best. This book by the late john aspinall shares with us the experiences he has had with the various animals within his park. In 1961 he married a liverpudlian girl, lily, whom he had met at a funfair in new brighton, merseyside. Maybe the fact that mona was the mother of neils son had something to do with this.
No one was more trusted by the beatles than neil aspinall who died on mar. However, pete best was soon to be unceremoniously dropped by the band in favor of a newer player that they liked one ringo starr. You could say my interest in the martini henry started 40 years ago when i saw a clip of the 1964 film zulu on british tv, i nearly fell of the sofa, wide eyed and amazed when i saw red coated british soldiers blasting furiously, front rank fire. Neil stanley aspinall british accountant and music company. Beatles fixer and friend neil aspinall takes secrets to the. Posters by illustrator neal aspinall that beautifully capture vintage lake geneva, wi. He was born in delhi during the british raj, and was a citizen of the united kingdom. London ap neil aspinall, a longtime friend and business associate of the beatles, has died in new york city at age 66. The best of friends by john aspinall and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aspinall s death was announced in a statement from surviving beatles paul. My love and deepest sympathy go to neils wife suzy, and to his.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Neil aspinall october 1941 23 march 2008 was a british music executive. Neil aspinall had reportedly been receiving treatment for lung cancer in new york prior to his death in a statement, ono says, neil was an important member of the beatles family. New book reveals lennon never forced to choose between mum. Penguins love colors by sarah aspinall, published by blue sky press, an imprint of scholastic, on 29th november 2016. Brian epstein and george martin had solid claims to it, pete best and stuart sutcliffe, one time band members, also had claims.
Neil aspinall, who died yesterday aged 66, was one of only two people. Unless paul spills more info or ringo writes a book, neil is the last guy i can think of that has observed the beatles saga from. But in recent years, roag has been very proud to say that he is the son of mona best and neil aspinall. Aspinall explanation analysis paul is dead youtube.
Discussion in music corner started by jwb1231970, apr 17, 2015. Join facebook to connect with neil aspinall and others you may know. Neal aspinall poster store the aspinall poster store. Time got away from me and try as i might, i just couldnt get it read for a. We attain these solutions by delivering specialized knowledge and expertise to the market place as well as the willingness to be an advocate for our clients and manufacturers. Neil aspinall, a longtime pal of the beatles from their scuffling days in liverpool to nearly 40 years as the chief protector of the groups recorded legacy as head of apple corps, has died. John victor aspinall 11 june 1926 29 june 2000 was an english zoo owner and gambling club host. The obituary was featured in legacy on march 24, 2008. Neil aspinall beatle minder and apples very private boss. Mar 28, 20 in the beatles book of revelations i revealed a possible connection between iamaphoney and neil aspinall which, i believe, warrants closer examination. Coauthor of controversial beatles book wants unheard interview tapes. Mal evans was the beatles road manager and personal assistant, and a key member of their inner circle. Beatles news new book reveals lennon never forced to choose. Digital studio prints are available for all images.
Join facebook to connect with alan aspinall and others you may know. He was director of their apple records for 30 years after brian epstein. He was a producer, known for the beatles anthology 1995, hendrix. In all my heart, i truly believed i was going to read this 437 page book in one weekend. Beatles anthology book 1963 george with neil aspinall. Neil was very nice and he spoke about how georges death which has occurred about 6 months before had spurred on his desire to get things in order before too much time passed. Neil aspinall was born on october, 1941 in prestatyn, denbighshire, wales. Books by patricia aspinall author of the house by the sea. Tulip, tiger lily, dandelion, bluebell, violet, and broccoli use red, orange, yellow, blue, purple, and green to color in their snowy world and paint a colorful surprise for mama.
Mar 25, 2008 neil aspinall, who left an accounting job to become the beatles road manager when the group was still a local dance band and who went on to manage its production and management company, apple. He probably more than anyone had the inside to write the most in depth of all beatle books. Aspinall was born in prestatyn, north wales and grew up in liverpool, england. He was chief executive of apple from 1970 until last year, and is credited with ensuring the fab four continued to make money decades after they split. Aspinall was a talented artist and at the time of his death was working on a book of drawings. Which is strange, when you think weve had a thousand. George harrison with neil aspinall, 1963 john lennon paul mccartney, john lennon beatles. Aspinalls death was announced in a statement from surviving beatles paul. Though it would appear he did this under an assumed title.
Neil aspinall a story worth telling the independent. Is neil s explanation of the photo simply an innocent recollection or is it a coverup. The millionaire and controversial zoo owner john aspinall died at the age of 74 yesterday after losing a threeyear battle against cancer of the jaw. Born on october 1941, neil aspinall was a childhood friend of paul mccartney and george harrison, and became the beatles road manager, personal assistant and manager of apple corps at the age of 12, aspinall gained a place at the liverpool institute, where. Born on october 1941, neil aspinall was a childhood friend of paul mccartney and george harrison, and became the beatles road manager, personal assistant and manager of apple corps. Beatles fixer and friend neil aspinall takes secrets to the grave. Neil aspinall, keeper of the beatles secrets, died on march 24th, aged 66. The beatles employed aspinall first as their road manager, which included driving his old commer van to and from shows, both day and night. Neil aspinall, who has died of cancer aged 66, was the beatles original roadie, the man who drove them from gig to gig, setting up their equipment on the stages of clubs and halls in the days. Neil aspinall, who left an accounting job to become the beatles road manager when the group was still a. Aspinall was asked by pete best to be their parttime road manager, and bought a grey commer van for. We can only wonder what beatle secrets he took with him to the grave. Beatles fixer and friend neil aspinall takes secrets to. In the beatles book of revelations i revealed a possible connection between iamaphoney and neil aspinall which, i believe, warrants closer examination.
See the complete profile on linkedin and discover neils. From the dignified, sanguine gorillas, to the beautiful, majestic tigers and more besides, you get an inside look at. Neil aspinall, 66, longtime beatles confidant the boston. Mar 24, 2008 neil aspinall, who died yesterday aged 66, was one of only two people of any importance in the beatles saga who never told their story. Patricia aspinall has 34 books on goodreads with 807 ratings. Mar 24, 2008 there were two of them, neil aspinall and mal evans, and they acted variously as roadies, assistants, drivers, gofers and, yes, paid mates. From middle class beginnings he used gambling to move to the centre of british high society in the 1960s. My love and deepest sympathy go to neil s wife suzy, and to his. Mar 24, 2008 neil aspinall, who has died aged 66, was the beatles original road manager and went on to run the groups business empire for 40 years. This is an analysis of neil aspinalls explanation of the passport photo in the collage of the white album. Neil aspinall, who left an accounting job to become the beatles road manager when the group was still a local dance band and who went on to manage the. It follows his childhood, the setting up and running of various casinos and business ventures and the purchase, renovation and setting up of the animal sanctuaries at howletts and port lympne.
Neil aspinall, who left an accounting job to become the beatles road. Mama loves brightly colored flowers and her little penguins too. Patricia aspinalls most popular book is the house by the sea. Beatles books these last 40 years, from people who never met them. Aai is a marketdriven agency dedicated to upholding the tradition of providing unparalleled business solutions for todays plumbing and heating industry. Neil aspinall, before his death in 2008, ran apple corps ltd and, as such, managed all beatle related matters. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. He was the managing director of apple corps, a company started by the beatles. Mar 31, 2019 this is an analysis of neil aspinall s explanation of the passport photo in the collage of the white album.