Posted on 07/04/2009 2:22:39 PM PDT by Borges
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Klein became one of the most powerful figures in the music world in the 1960s. Known for his tenacity in tracking down royalties and getting better record deals, he garnered clients including Sam Cooke, Bobby Darin and Herman's Hermits.
But he was most famous for signing on the Rolling Stones and then the Beatles. Both arrangements eventually spurred lawsuits, with some Beatles fans blaming Klein for contributing to the tensions that broke the Beatles apart.
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I’m glad I’m not famous right now. The rich’n’famous are dropping like flies.
I guess one could say he cashed in and has headed for an accounting.
Famously parodied as Ron Decline in the Rutles/All You Need Is Cash...
In ABK’s case, “fame” is a relative term. Among most members of the music community, he’ll be remembered as a predatory, money-grubbing a-hole.
RIP.
In ABK’s case, “fame” is a relative term. Among most members of the music community, he’ll be remembered as a predatory, money-grubbing a-hole.
Yep.
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