So long Neil

rick36 · Post by **rick36** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:09 pm

After 45 years, Neil gets the axe? Neil is Pete's Step-dad, so to speak? The music is great but the sordid details (Neil, Mal, Brian, John, George, et al) - whew! It is really 'All Too Much'...

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:20 pm

Yup, and since Neil is younger than Pete, being his step-dad was quite awkward. This was especially true during the Thanksgiving dinners at the home of Alan Williams and his then unknown son Elton.

As you see, the resemblance is astonishing.

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 7:24 am

When I first heard that Neil had a child with Pete's Mom I was astounded, though I can't imagine Neil was in Liverpool much during the 60s for any kind of awkward get togethers. I wonder what Roag does today other than be an author of Beatles-releated books.

lennon211 · Post by **lennon211** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:24 am

What I wonder though is about the alleged remasters of the Beatles albums that Neil had been working on. I remember reading that the reason that they hadn't yet been offered for legal downloading was that it was pointless as he was remastering them all for rerelease. Maybe that's what he was waiting to finish before retiring, ending his career by remastering the music. I hope that there is not any animosity regarding his leaving and that it was all amicable.

rick36 · Post by **rick36** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 6:11 pm

"However, he has decided to move on. Apple as a whole, and each member of this company, wishes him great success in whatever endeavor he chooses to pursue in the future."
This sort of BS statement reminds me of the last time I got fired. And it wasn't very amicable...

expomick · Post by **expomick** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:29 am

Exactly. The thing about the Beatles' history, is that they were rathe cutthroat when they believed they had to be. Why would this be any different? These guys are businessmen first now. All You Need is Cash, indeed.

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 5:47 am

The difference, as George said in the 80s, went something like "we're so much nicer people now." Maybe it's maturity, better times, etc?

Often it is a B.S. statement, but not always? The guy's 64. He's been with the act for well over 40 years. Maybe he'd just like to enjoy what's left full time.

lennonon · Post by **lennonon** » Sun Apr 15, 2007 2:25 am

I say good riddance. Yes, he was a fundamental part of the success in the '60's, but as a gate keeper for Apple, he was too conservative about digital issues and didn't quite "get" just what this Itunes thing will mean to a whole NEW generation of fans.

Plus he was a bit of a crank when I met him in Philly.