You Never Give Me Your Money : The Beatles After the Breakup

“Peter Doggett’s book about the Beatles’ split is a real page-turner.” — Annie Lennox “Enthralling… Impossible to put down.” — The Independent Acclaimed journalist Peter Doggett recounts the previously untold story of the dramatic final chapter in the lives, loves, and legal battles of John, Paul, George, and Ringo—aka The Beatles—from their breakup in 1969 to the present day. Called “refreshingly straightforward and highly readable” by The Daily Telegraph (London), You Never Give Me Your Money is the dramatic and intimate story of the breakup and aftermath of The Fab Four as it’s never been told before. 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. Now, for the first time, You Never Give Me Your Money tells 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. In vivid detail, Doggett also describes the wild mismanagement of the Beatles' fortune staked largely in Apple Corps. You Never Give Me Your Money is a compelling human drama and an equally rich and absorbing story of the Beatles' creative and financial empire, set up to safeguard their interests but destined to control their lives. From tragedy to triumphant reunion, and chart success to courtroom battles, this meticulously researched work tells the previously untold story of a group and a legacy that will never be forgotten.

The world stopped in 1970 when Paul McCartney announced that he was through with the Beatles. Though the Beatles’ breakup was widely viewed as a cultural tragedy, one of the most fascinating phases of their story was just beginning.

In You Never Give Me Your Money, journalist Peter Doggett tells the behind-the-scenes story of the personal rivalries and legal feuds that have dominated the Beatles’ lives since 1969. It is both a compelling human drama and an equally rich and absorbing story of the creative and financial empire the band members set up to safeguard their interests but that ultimately controlled their lives. You Never Give Me Your Money charts the Shakespearean battles between Lennon and McCartney, George Harrison’s raging inner conflict between spirituality and fame, and the struggle with alcoholism that nearly cost Richard Starkey his life. From tragedy to triumphant reconciliation, from individual chart success to bitter courtroom battles, this meticulously researched work tells the previously untold story of a group and a legacy that will never be forgotten.

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. Peter Doggett. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [371]-378) And Index. Explores the lives of the Beatles after the band's break up, including the rivalry between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr's struggle with alcoholism, George Harrison's efforts to reconcile his spirituality with his fame, and the growth of Apple Corps into a corporate giant.