“HE WAS SO DISGUSTING”: George Harrison Truly Hated Him More Than Anyone

 

 

 

 

 

George Harrison was often referred to as the “quiet Beatle,” known for his introspective songwriting, spiritual beliefs, and calm demeanor.

But behind that serene exterior was a man capable of fierce emotions and deep convictions.

Throughout his time with The Beatles and beyond, George maintained a mostly peaceful front, even during the band’s famously tumultuous final years.

Yet, among all the personalities he encountered in the music industry and within his own band, there was one individual he reportedly despised more than anyone else — and his feelings were anything but quiet.

Though The Beatles achieved levels of fame and success that remain unmatched, their journey was filled with conflict, clashing egos, and personal betrayals.

George, the youngest Beatle, often struggled to have his voice heard amidst the towering presence of Lennon and McCartney.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While his resentment toward Paul McCartney’s controlling tendencies was widely known, and his occasional frustration with John Lennon’s erratic behavior surfaced over the years, the man he truly detested was someone outside the Fab Four — a figure who entered their lives and, according to George, caused more damage than anyone else.

That man was Allen Klein.

Klein, a savvy and aggressive American businessman, became The Beatles’ manager in 1969 following the death of their original manager, Brian Epstein.

John Lennon was the first to support Klein’s involvement, swayed by his promises of financial clarity and control.

George Harrison and Ringo Starr followed suit, seeing Klein as someone who could finally make sense of the chaotic business side of their empire.

But Paul McCartney refused, instead insisting on using his in-laws, the Eastmans, as legal and financial advisors.

This decision tore the band apart even further.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While George initially supported Klein, things changed dramatically over the next few years.

Harrison later revealed that he felt manipulated and betrayed by Klein’s actions, particularly how Klein handled the Beatles’ finances and legal battles.

George believed that Klein exploited their trust and contributed significantly to the band’s eventual disintegration.

The bitterness grew even deeper when Klein became entangled in the release of George’s benefit concert album, *The Concert for Bangladesh*.

Klein’s mismanagement and disputes over charity proceeds left Harrison devastated and furious.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In private conversations and interviews, Harrison didn’t hold back his disgust.

He referred to Klein as “greedy,” “manipulative,” and “utterly dishonest.”

According to several close friends, George once said, “He was so disgusting, I couldn’t believe we ever let him into our lives.”

Unlike other rivalries George had experienced — even the painful tension with Paul — the hatred he held for Klein wasn’t born out of artistic differences or bruised egos.

It stemmed from a sense of betrayal on a spiritual and ethical level.

George had a deep-rooted belief in karma, truth, and personal integrity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

To him, Klein represented the opposite of everything he valued.

Klein’s legal maneuvers, his public battles, and his personal interference in their creative world left wounds that George never truly forgave.

Even after the lawsuits ended and Klein faded from public view, George’s animosity lingered.

This disdain was not a fleeting emotion.

Years later, even when reflecting on his time with The Beatles with warmth and nostalgia, Harrison made it clear that his contempt for Klein remained.

Friends who were with him in his final years have shared that George never regretted cutting ties with Klein and considered it one of the few decisions that brought him peace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

While history often focuses on the more visible Beatles feuds — Lennon vs. McCartney, or the band’s breakup in general — the story of George Harrison and Allen Klein reveals a quieter, more personal kind of fallout.

It’s a reminder that sometimes the deepest wounds are not caused by artistic clashes or creative struggles, but by the loss of trust and the sense of being used.

For a man who sought peace, simplicity, and spiritual growth, George Harrison’s hatred for Klein stood out as an exception.

But even in that bitterness, there was clarity.

George knew who he was, what he believed in, and who had betrayed those beliefs.

And for him, there was no forgiveness for the man he considered the most toxic presence to ever enter the Beatles’ world.