George Harrison was born in 1943 in Liverpool, England. He took up guitar in his teenage years and met Paul McCartney on a bus, eventually forming The Beatles. As the lead guitarist and songwriter for The Beatles, Harrison achieved international fame and success. After The Beatles broke up, Harrison had a successful solo career and produced films. He was deeply interested in Indian culture and organized the famous Concert for Bangladesh. Harrison died in 2001 from cancer at the age of 58.

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3. George Harrison
(25 February,1943 – 29 November, 2001)

4. Contents:
Early life.
Activities.
Personal Life.
Achievements.
Death.

5. Early years :
1. Was born on February 25, 1943, in Liverpool, England to
Harold and Louise Harrison.
2. At the age of five, enrolled at Dovedale Primary School.
3. After passing 11+, attended Liverpool Institute High School
for Boys from 1954 to 1959.
3. Left high school at 16 without any qualification.

6. 5. Around 1956, while riding bicycle, heard ‘Elvis Presley’s
“Heartbreak Hotel” playing nearby which raised interest in
Rock n’ Roll.
6. Later in the same year father bought me a Dutch Egmond
flat top acoustic guitar.
7. On the bus to school met Paul McCartney and later formed
the legendary band “The Beatles”.

7. Activities :
1. Guitarist, singer, songwriter, and music and film producer.
2. Achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the
Beatles.
3. Played 26 different instruments.
4. Was the co-founder, executive producer and principal
partner of HandMade Films, a position held until 1994.

8. 5. Produced “Monty Python”(A surreal comedy group) very
well.
6. Successfully mixed Indian and pop music with one another
and introduced Indian instruments like sitar in western music.
7. Organized the “Concert for Bangladesh” in 1971 with Indian
musician Ravi Shankar to help war affected Bangladeshis.

9. 8. The George Harrison Humanitarian Fund for UNICEF,
donated $450,000 to help the victims of Cyclone Sidr in
Bangladesh in December 2007.
George Harrison playing
guitar in 1963.

10. Personal life :
1. An admirer of Indian culture, Hinduism and mysticism.
2. First marriage was with model Pattie Boyd in 1966, ended in
divorce in 1977.
5. Was involved in humanitarian and political activism
throughout the whole life.
4. Had a great relationship with the other beatles.
3. Second marriage was with Olivia Harrison. Had one son with
her named Dhani.

11. Achievements :
3. Honored with The Recording Academy's Grammy Lifetime
Achievement Award.
1. Most Beatles albums from 1965 onwards contained at least
two Harrison compositions.
2. Released several best-selling singles and albums as a solo
performer.
4. Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
5. Ranked 11 in the list of “100 Greatest guitarists of all time”
according to Rolling Stone magazine.

12. Death :
Died in 2001, aged 58, from lung cancer.
As a reflection of love for Hinduism, the body was cremated
and ashes were later scattered along the Ganges River in India.
With our love, we could save the world. – G.H.

13. References :
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0365600/bio
http://www.rollingstone.com/music/artists/george-
harrison/biography
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison#Early_years:_
1943.E2.80.9357
http://www.boomsbeat.com/articles/107054/20160307/50-
facts-george-harrison-achieved-international-fame-lead-
guitarist-beatles.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles
http://www.biography.com/people/george-harrison-
9206804#the-quiet-beatle

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