Neil Aspinall

Born in Prestatyn, North Wales on October 13, 1941 — died March 23, 2008 (aged 66)

Neil Stanley Aspinall was a British music industry executive. A school friend of Paul McCartney and George Harrison, he went on to head the Beatles' company Apple Corps. The Beatles employed Aspinall first as their road manager, which included driving his old Commer van to and from shows, both day and night.