You never give me your money : the Beatles after the breakup / Peter Doggett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Doggett, Peter.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Beatles.

Lennon, John, 1940-1980.

Lennon, John.

McCartney, Paul.

Harrison, George, 1943-2001.

Harrison, George.

Starr, Ringo.

Rock musicians--England--Biography.

Rock musicians.

England.

Genre:

Biographies.

Physical Description:

x, 390 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

First U.S. edition.

Other Title:

Beatles after the breakup

Place of Publication:

New York : HarperCollins, 2009.

Summary:

The world stopped in 1970 when Paul McCartney announced that he was through with the Beatles. His statement not only marked the end of the band's remarkable career, but also seemed to signal the demise of an era of unprecedented optimism in social history. Though the Beatles' breakup was widely viewed as a cultural tragedy, one of the most fascinating phases of their story was just about to begin. Here is the behind-the-scenes story of the personal rivalries and legal feuds that have dominated the Beatles' lives since 1969. Journalist Peter Doggett charts the Shakespearean battles between Lennon and McCartney, the conflict in George Harrison's life between spirituality and fame, and the struggle with alcoholism that threatened to take Richard Starkey's life. This is a compelling human drama and a rich and absorbing story of the Beatles' creative and financial empire, set up to safeguard their interests but destined to control their lives.--From publisher description.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9780061774461

0061774464

9780061774188

0061774189

OCLC:

456180411