George Harrison

George Harrison, MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician and singer-songwriter who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of the Beatles. Sometimes referred to as the "quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, and introduced it to the other Beatles, as well as their Western audience. Following the band's break-up he was a successful solo artist, and later a founding member of the Traveling Wilburys. Among his other accomplishments Harrison was also a session musician and a film and record producer. He is listed at number 11 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time".

Born: February 25, 1943, Liverpool

Died: November 29, 2001, Los Angeles

Movies and TV shows: The Concert for Bangladesh, A Hard Day's Night

Spouse: Olivia Trinidad Arias (m. 1978–2001), Pattie Boyd (m. 1966–1977)

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