Date of Birth: February 25, 1943
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Date of Death: November 29, 2001
Biography
George Harrison was an English musician, singer-songwriter, and music and film producer who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Born in Liverpool, England, Harrison developed an interest in music at an early age and joined the Beatles when he was just 15 years old. Known as “the quiet Beatle,” Harrison contributed significantly to the band’s sound with his innovative guitar work and his interest in Indian music and spirituality. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, Harrison pursued a successful solo career, releasing several acclaimed albums, including “All Things Must Pass” and “Cloud Nine.” In addition to his music, Harrison was also a philanthropist and co-founded the charity organization, the Material World Foundation. He also co-founded HandMade Films, a production company that created several successful films. George Harrison passed away in 2001, but his musical legacy continues to influence artists and fans around the world.
5 Interesting Facts about George Harrison
1. George Harrison was the first Beatle to have a solo number one hit with “My Sweet Lord.”
2. He was a devotee of Indian mysticism and was instrumental in popularizing the sitar in Western music.
3. Harrison organized the first major charity concert, The Concert for Bangladesh, in 1971.
4. He was an avid gardener and even designed the gardens at his Friar Park estate.
5. George Harrison 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 Most Interesting Quotes from George Harrison
1. “All the world is birthday cake, so take a piece, but not too much.”
2. “If everyone who had a gun just shot themselves, there wouldn’t be a problem.”
3. “With our love, we could save the world.”
4. “It’s being here now that’s important. There’s no past and there’s no future. Time is a very misleading thing.”
5. “The Beatles saved the world from boredom.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth George Harrison achieved was estimated to be around $400 million.
Children
George Harrison had one child, 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
3. [The Beatles Official Site](https://www.thebeatles.com/george-harrison
4. [George Harrison – Rock and Roll Hall of Fame](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/george-harrison
5. [George Harrison – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365600/
