The Beatles’ split was not only a breakup of a band but also a fallout that left behind years of unresolved bitterness among members. A primary factor was the creative tension between John Lennon and Paul McCartney, whose individual musical ambitions began to clash. Lennon’s desire for avant-garde experimentation and McCartney’s love for structured pop led to artistic disagreements, often resulting in competitive energy rather than collaborative harmony.
Financial disagreements also fueled bitterness. After manager Brian Epstein’s death, the band struggled to find a replacement, with Lennon favoring Allen Klein and McCartney pushing for his in-laws, the Eastmans. This disagreement over management intensified conflicts and created mistrust within the group.
Moreover, personal changes strained the band dynamic. Lennon’s relationship with Yoko Ono and McCartney’s marriage to Linda Eastman introduced new influences, which some members felt altered group priorities. George Harrison and Ringo Starr, who also felt creatively stifled, grew increasingly resentful of the Lennon-McCartney duo’s dominance.
Ultimately, The Beatles’ breakup was inevitable, as these creative, financial, and personal issues became too big to ignore. The unresolved bitterness lingered for years, only softening with time as the members pursued solo careers and slowly mended personal rifts.