On Oct 3, 7:26=A0pm, Mackenzie <jade_...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> > 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.
Thanks for the info! I didn't think I made this up. Two followups:
Do you know of any sources for this info?
I take it after the US visit he became a full voting member as well?
Was this after the Feb. '64 visit or the Aug. '64 tour?
Best,
Joel
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