::Extra Goodies::
George Harrison
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::WIKI "FACTS"::
*George Harrison,[1] MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001)[2] was an English rock guitarist, singer-songwriter and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles.[3][4] Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle",[3] Harrison embraced Indian mysticism, and helped broaden the horizons of the other Beatles, as well as those of their Western audience.[5] Following the band's break-up, he had a successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys, and also as a film and record producer. Harrison is listed at number 21 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".[6]
*Although most of the Beatles' songs were written by Lennon and McCartney, Harrison generally wrote one song per side from the Help! album onwards.[7]
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::from ArtistFacts.com::
*Harrison started playing guitar at age 13, but only with the help of Paul McCartney did he get good enough to play in a band. Harrison idolized Lennon and McCartney and was happy to get in the band with them. He was not a fast or slick guitarist, but meaty and tasteful, known for making every note count on his guitar parts. (thanks, Richard - Richmond, VA)
*Harrison was the youngest member of The Beatles. He was 17 when they went to Hamburg to tour in 1960, and got deported as a
*He had a love of Eastern music and unusual instruments. He learned the Sitar from Indian musician Ravi Shankar.
*He was the first Beatle to come to America. His aunt Louise lived in Illinois, and went to visit her in 1963. In February 1964, he returned with the other Beatles and began a very successful stay in the US.
*He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: as a solo artist in 2004, and as a member of The Beatles in 1988.
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George Talks Fender Guitars
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While My Guitar Gently Weeps - George Harrison - 1971
The Concert for Bangladesh
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Got My Mind Set on You-1987
A Cover - Written by Rudy Clark and originally recorded by James Ray in 1962.
A Cover - Written by Rudy Clark and originally recorded by James Ray in 1962.
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