Relations between the Beatles were extremely frosty by this point in 1970. They were millionaires, yet their outside ventures were still hemorrhaging money. Nobody had an explanation. Paul wanted his father-in-law, Lee Eastman, to straighten out their business affairs. The others chose Rolling Stones manager Allen Klein over McCartney’s objections. Paul’s solo album was ready, as were the long-shelved “Let It Be” LP/movie and Ringo’s just-released solo project. To prevent cutting into the group’s record sales, John and George asked McCartney to hold off releasing his album for a few months. On this date in 1970 they sent Paul a letter to that effect which Starr hand delivered; that was the last straw. Paul totally went off on Ringo, even though he was solely the messenger and was only going along to get along, and rudely sent Starr out the door. It took several years for those two to patch things up. The band’s breakup was VERY soon at hand...
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