What was Allen Klein's occupation?
music manager
Did he have famous clients?
yes
Who?
The Rolling Stones and The Beatles
what was the name of his company?
Allen Klein & CO
did it change names?
yes
What did it become?
ABKCO Music & Records
Where was it based?
New York
Who did he help win control of their work?
Sam Cooke
Did his work relationship with the Rolling Stones and the Beatles stay friendly?
no
what happened to them?
they ended in legal battles.
How many tunes did the company hold the rights to?
over 2000
Did Paul McCartney want to partner with him?
no
Did any of the other Beatles?
yes
Who convinced them to join with him?
John Lennon
What percentage of the music field did he consider to be losers?
about 99 percent
Was he usually tactful?
no
what other musicians did he represent?
Sam Cooke, the Animals, Bobby Darin and Herman's Hermits.
Did he hold any copyrights to any works by The Kinks?
yes
What about Chubby Checker?
yes
who did he argue against for Sam Cooke?
RCA
what did he die of?
Alzheimer's