Neil Aspinall, close friend to the Beatles, passed away from lung caner in New York City on Sunday. He was 66 and is survived by his wife and five children.
Aspinall was a childhood friend of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and was the band’s first road manager. He later became the head of the Beatles’ label Apple Records and was instrumental in maintaining their success long after the band had broken-up.
The remaining members of the Beatles issued the following statement:
“As a loyal friend, confidant and chief executive, Neil’s trusting stewardship and guidance has left a far-reaching legacy for generations to come.”
