There aren't really a lot of words that need to be said about Neil Aspinall. He was such an integral part of the Beatles legacy from the beginning that you couldn't say his name without invoking theirs.
It was almost like he was a member of the band itself. He was, in a way. They relied on him for so many things through the years. He was a roadie in the early days. When Apple Corps got started, he was put in charge. It was he who was instrumental in the creation of "The Beatles Anthology," "Yellow Submarine Soundtrack," "Live at the BBC," "1" and "Love."
He wasn't without his critics, who contended he was slow to respond to technology, mishandled the Apple vs. Apple suit and even made a wrong turn with "Love," even though this was originally George Harrison's idea.
But he did so much right his accomplishments far outweigh the criticisms. He will be missed not only by the Beatles themselves. Ideas like "Yellow Submarine Soundtrack," one of the best things he did from a fan's point of view, may never happen again -- or at least not soon enough for the fans.
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