>
> I read somewhere (maybe Philip Norman's book? I can't remember)
> something to the effect that when Ringo was 1st asked to join the
> group he was hired as a paid employee (for a flat weekly fee), and was
> not a "full member" of the band.
> 1. Is that true?
Yes, it is. In fact, he was paid less than the other three.
> 2. If so, What exactly does that mean?
I assume he was paid for each gig on a salaried basis.
> 3. If true, when did it change and what exactly changed?
When the band first toured America.
> Was he paid a flat fee for everything? =A0
No, I don't think so.
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