Date of Birth: February 25, 1943
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Death: November 29, 2001
Biography
George Harrison was born on February 25, 1943, in Liverpool, England. He rose to fame as the lead guitarist of the iconic rock band The Beatles. Known as “The Quiet Beatle,” Harrison was a key contributor to the band’s revolutionary sound and wrote several of their hit songs, including “Here Comes the Sun,” “Something,” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” After The Beatles disbanded in 1970, Harrison enjoyed a successful solo career, releasing critically acclaimed albums such as “All Things Must Pass,” “Living in the Material World,” and “Cloud Nine.” Harrison was also a film producer and co-founded HandMade Films, which produced notable films like “Monty Python’s Life of Brian” and “Time Bandits.” He was a devout follower of Indian spirituality and introduced the sitar and Indian music elements into Western pop culture. Harrison passed away on November 29, 2001, from lung cancer. He is remembered as a pioneering musician, a thoughtful lyricist, and a compassionate humanitarian.
5 Interesting Facts about George Harrison
1. George Harrison was the youngest member of The Beatles.
2. He was the first Beatle to visit the United States, arriving in 1963 before the band’s famous Ed Sullivan Show appearance.
3. Harrison was an accomplished gardener and spent much of his later years tending to his estate’s gardens in Friar Park.
4. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a member of The Beatles and once as a solo artist.
5. Harrison organized the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, one of the first major rock benefits to address a humanitarian crisis.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from George Harrison
1. “All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.”
2. “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there.”
3. “With our love, we could save the world.”
4. “The Beatles saved the world from boredom.”
5. “As long as you hate, there will be people to hate.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the time of his death, George Harrison’s net worth was estimated to be around $400 million.
Children
George Harrison had one child, a son named Dhani Harrison, born on August 1, 1978, with his second wife, Olivia Harrison.
Relevant Links
1. [George Harrison – Biography](https://www.biography.com/musician/george-harrison
2. [George Harrison – The Beatles](https://www.thebeatles.com/george-harrison
3. [George Harrison – Rock & Roll Hall of Fame](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/george-harrison
4. [George Harrison – AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/george-harrison-mn0000209142
5. [Concert for Bangladesh](https://www.concertforbangladesh.com
