He transformed the role of artists as power players . Estate claims ownership of half the Beatles catalogue . Bragman : ` ` He changed the history of the music industry in his time '' Lennon : Debts stood at $ 500 million at the time of his death .
Jackson transformed the role of artists as power brokers . Estate includes ownership of half the Beatles catalogue . Bragman : `` He rewrote the history of the entertainment industry in his time '' Report : Debts estimated at $ 500 million at the time of his death .