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Allen Klein (December 18, 1931 – July 4, 2009) was an American businessman whose aggressive negotiation tactics affected industry standards for compensating recording artists. He founded ABKCO Music & Records Incorporated.
Nov 12, 2021 · Namely the extent of McCartney's opposition to Allen Klein and its role in the band's disagreements in the early '70s after their split.
Mar 25, 2008 · The notorious and pugnacious manager of artists including The Rolling Stones and Sam Cooke, Allen Klein took control of The Beatles' business affairs in 1969, following the death of Brian Epstein.
Jul 5, 2009 · Allen Klein, a music executive who managed the business affairs of Sam Cooke, the Rolling Stones and, for a short time, the Beatles, and who was both admired and feared for...
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Jul 5, 2009 · LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Infamous record label owner Allen Klein, who played a key role in the demise of the Beatles and also nabbed control of some of the Rolling Stones' best-known songs, died...
Learn about the life and career of Allen Klein, the brash and litigious music industry executive who handled the affairs of the Beatles and the Rolling Stones in the Sixties and early Seventies. Find out how he negotiated lucrative deals, clashed with record labels and artists, and influenced the pop culture of his era.
Jun 26, 2015 · A new biography examines Allen Klein's life and career, including how he wooed John Lennon and spurned Paul McCartney
