When and where was Allen Klein born?
Allen Klein was born on the 18th of December 1931 in Newark, New Jersey. He grew up as the fourth child and only son of Jewish immigrants.
Questions about Allen Klein
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Allen Klein make money from Sam Cooke's estate?
Allen Klein secured a deal for Sam Cooke that gave him ownership of Tracey Ltd instead of Cooke. After Cooke died in 1964, his widow sold remaining rights to Klein so all royalties and publishing profits go to Klein's corporation today.
Why did The Beatles choose Allen Klein over Lee and John Eastman?
George Harrison and Ringo Starr chose Allen Klein when given a choice between him and the Eastmans. Paul McCartney preferred the Eastmans but was outvoted by the other three members of the band.
What legal trouble did Allen Klein face regarding tax evasion?
In 1977 Allen Klein faced felony counts of income tax evasion for selling promotional copies without declaring sales. His second trial in 1979 found him guilty of false statements on his 1972 tax return resulting in a fine and two months in jail served between July and September 1980.
When did Allen Klein die and what caused his death?
Allen Klein died on the 4th of July 2009 in New York after suffering several heart attacks and Alzheimer's disease.