Departure to Harrisongs

Although Harrisongs was formed in 1965, George Harrison did not publish his music under his new company until 1968. This was due to his renewal of his contract with Northern Songs. He was convinced to resign with them in 1965. At this time he owned 0.8% of its shares. Ringo Starr owned the same amount. In stark contrast however, Lennon and McCartney each held 15%. To transfer these figures into opinion, Northern Songs regarded Lennon and McCartney with more favour than either Harrison or Starr. It was this ill feeling that prompted Harrison to break away and be able to release his music without negociation to the other members. Harrison was not appreciated by the company; due to the success of Lennon and McCartney in the public's opinion he was not needed as such, Northern Songs had their money makers and so were not interested in putting effort into another. The idea of a hierarchy within the band, and the fame surrounding them which solidified that is something I would like to look more into.