When and where was Neil Aspinall born?
Neil Stanley Aspinall entered the world on the 13th of October 1941 in Prestatyn, North Wales. His family returned to Liverpool later in 1942 once the bombing subsided.
Questions about Neil Aspinall
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How did Neil Aspinall meet George Harrison at school?
Aspinall recalled meeting Harrison behind the school's air-raid shelters when a shaggy-haired boy asked for a drag of his Woodbine cigarette. This moment sparked a friendship that would last decades.
What role did Neil Aspinall play during The Beatles first American tour?
Brian Epstein appointed Aspinall as personal assistant after Mal Evans joined the team. He traveled to the United States with the group and stood in for Harrison during camera rehearsals for The Ed Sullivan Show.
Why did Neil Aspinall sue Apple Computer Inc starting in 1978?
Aspinall instigated three lawsuits against Apple Computer Inc to protect the trademark rights of Apple Corps. A judge ruled that the iTunes store did not infringe on the trademark of Apple Corps in May 2006.
Who were Neil Aspinall parents and what was his relationship with Mona Best?
His mother had been evacuated from Liverpool to escape air-raids during the Second World War while his father served away at sea with the Royal Navy. Aspinall fathered a child named Vincent Roag Best with Mona Best in late July 1962.