GEORGE HARRISON
Name: George Harrison
Born: 25 February 1943 Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Died: 29 November 2001 Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
George Harrison, MBE (25 February 1943 - 29 November 2001) was an English
rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, author and sitarist best known as the lead
guitarist of The Beatles. Following the band's breakup, Harrison had a
successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys
super group where he was known as both Nelson Wilbury and Spike Wilbury. He was
also a film producer, with his production company Handmade Films, involving
people as diverse as Madonna and the members of Monty Python. From an initial
exposure whilst a member of the Beatles, he maintained a high public profile
regarding his religious and spiritual life.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney were the Beatles' main songwriters though
Harrison generally wrote or sang lead on a few songs per album. His later
compositions earned him growing admiration as a talent in his own right. Despite
his artistic growth he remained overshadowed by the Lennon/McCartney duo. After
the band's breakup it was Harrison who achieved the first #1 single ("My Sweet
Lord") by any ex-Beatle. Besides his talents as a singer, songwriter, guitarist,
and sitarist, he was also a record producer.
While still a Beatle, Harrison became attracted to Indian music and Hinduism.
Both would subsequently play a prominent role in Harrison's life and music. His
use of the sitar introduced the instrument to millions of Western listeners. He
adopted Hinduism (as there is no conversion in Hinduism) and his last rites were
performed according to Hindu tradition.
After The Beatles' breakup, Harrison had a successful solo career, scoring hits
with "My Sweet Lord" (1970), "What Is Life" (1971), "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace
on Earth)" (1973), "All Those Years Ago" (1981), and "Got My Mind Set on You" (1987).
Harrison's landmark triple album, All Things Must Pass, currently holds the
distinction of being the best selling album by a solo Beatle. He also
organized the first large-scale benefit concert, The Concert for Bangladesh,
which took place on 1 August 1971. Harrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2004.
Harrison was also a film producer and founded Handmade Films in 1979. The
company's films include Monty Python's The Life of Brian (in which he had a
cameo), Time Bandits, Withnail and I, and Mona Lisa. Harrison also has a cameo
role in the Rutles TV mockumentary All You Need Is Cash. Harrison died of cancer
on 29 November 2001, at the age of 58.
Name: George Harrison
Born: 25 February 1943 Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Died: 29 November 2001 Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.
George Harrison, MBE (25 February 1943 - 29 November 2001) was an English
rock guitarist, singer, songwriter, author and sitarist best known as the lead
guitarist of The Beatles. Following the band's breakup, Harrison had a
successful career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys
super group where he was known as both Nelson Wilbury and Spike Wilbury. He was
also a film producer, with his production company Handmade Films, involving
people as diverse as Madonna and the members of Monty Python. From an initial
exposure whilst a member of the Beatles, he maintained a high public profile
regarding his religious and spiritual life.
John Lennon and Paul McCartney were the Beatles' main songwriters though
Harrison generally wrote or sang lead on a few songs per album. His later
compositions earned him growing admiration as a talent in his own right. Despite
his artistic growth he remained overshadowed by the Lennon/McCartney duo. After
the band's breakup it was Harrison who achieved the first #1 single ("My Sweet
Lord") by any ex-Beatle. Besides his talents as a singer, songwriter, guitarist,
and sitarist, he was also a record producer.
While still a Beatle, Harrison became attracted to Indian music and Hinduism.
Both would subsequently play a prominent role in Harrison's life and music. His
use of the sitar introduced the instrument to millions of Western listeners. He
adopted Hinduism (as there is no conversion in Hinduism) and his last rites were
performed according to Hindu tradition.
After The Beatles' breakup, Harrison had a successful solo career, scoring hits
with "My Sweet Lord" (1970), "What Is Life" (1971), "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace
on Earth)" (1973), "All Those Years Ago" (1981), and "Got My Mind Set on You" (1987).
Harrison's landmark triple album, All Things Must Pass, currently holds the
distinction of being the best selling album by a solo Beatle. He also
organized the first large-scale benefit concert, The Concert for Bangladesh,
which took place on 1 August 1971. Harrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2004.
Harrison was also a film producer and founded Handmade Films in 1979. The
company's films include Monty Python's The Life of Brian (in which he had a
cameo), Time Bandits, Withnail and I, and Mona Lisa. Harrison also has a cameo
role in the Rutles TV mockumentary All You Need Is Cash. Harrison died of cancer
on 29 November 2001, at the age of 58.