George Harrison
George Harrison
- Full name: George Harrison
- Born: February 25, 1943, Liverpool, England
- Died: November 29, 2001, Los Angeles, California
- Occupation: Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, film producer
- Years active: 1958-2001
Biography
George Harrison was an English musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, and film producer. He was best known as the lead guitarist of the Beatles, one of the most successful and influential bands in history.
Harrison was born in Liverpool, England, on February 25, 1943. He began playing guitar at the age of 13 and joined the Beatles in 1958. The band released their first album, Please Please Me, in 1963 and quickly rose to fame.
The Beatles were a major force in the British Invasion of the United States and helped to popularize rock music around the world. They released a number of hit songs, including "Love Me Do," "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and "Hey Jude."
Harrison wrote a number of songs for the Beatles, including "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" and "Something." He also produced a number of albums for the band, including Revolver and Abbey Road.
The Beatles broke up in 1970, and Harrison went on to have a successful solo career. He released a number of solo albums, including All Things Must Pass and Thirty Three & 1/3. He also produced a number of films, including Monty Python's Life of Brian and Shanghai Surprise.
Harrison was a talented musician and songwriter, and his work with the Beatles and as a solo artist has had a lasting impact on popular music. He died of cancer on November 29, 2001, at the age of 58.
Legacy
George Harrison is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. He was also a talented singer-songwriter and producer. His work with the Beatles and as a solo artist has had a lasting impact on popular music.
Harrison was a pioneer in the use of Eastern instruments and music in Western pop music. He was also a vocal supporter of environmental and humanitarian causes.
Harrison is remembered as a kind and gentle man with a wry sense of humor. He was a devoted husband and father, and he was loved by his fans around the world.
Awards and honors
- Grammy Award for Best Original Score for a Motion Picture or Television Special (1972, with Ravi Shankar)
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2015)
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee (1988, with the Beatles)
- Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee (1987)
- Hollywood Walk of Fame star (1992)
- Knight Bachelor (1997)
