FIFTH BEATLE NEIL ASPINALL DEAD AT 66

Neil Aspinall, who ran the Apple Corps music empire for the Beatles, has died at a hospital in New York, aged 66. A school friend of Sir Paul McCartney and George Harrison, he was regarded by some of the band as the "fifth Beatle". In a joint statement, Sir Paul, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Apple Corps paid tribute to "Neil's trusting stewardship and guidance". Notoriously media-shy, he nonetheless fought hard to protect the Beatles' music, image and copyright. Road manager Aspinall also played background instruments on tracks including Magical Mystery Tour, Within You Without You and Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite. But it was for his stewardship at Apple Corps that Neil Aspinall will be best remembered. Read More Song - "Dreaming In English" by The Spongetones on MySpace