1. The company was primarily owned by Dick James, while Lennon and McCartney each had a 20% share. In 1965, the company went public, leading to Lennon and McCartney's stakes decreasing to 15% each. George Harrison and Ringo Starr then divided a small portion between themselves, causing frustration forRead more

    The company was primarily owned by Dick James, while Lennon and McCartney each had a 20% share. In 1965, the company went public, leading to Lennon and McCartney’s stakes decreasing to 15% each. George Harrison and Ringo Starr then divided a small portion between themselves, causing frustration for George Harrison, who had started to play a significant role in writing Beatles songs. After Epstein’s death, shares were sold off. In 1967, Brian Epstein passed away, leading to tensions among the Beatles due to financial problems, creative disagreements, and inadequate management.

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