- One of the most important collections of Beatles memorabilia and tapes marked ``Abbey Road -- not for release'' has been found by a British holidaymaker in a suitcase bought at a flea-market in Australia. Fans have been searching for the collection for 30 years. (July 14, 2004)
- The state Health Department reprimanded a cancer specialist for talking to the media about his patient George Harrison without his consent. (December 3, 2003)
- His first guitar that he called "real cheapo sold at auction for more than $469,200. (November 22, 2003)
- Is among seven 2004 inductees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. (November 21, 2003)
- A guitar played by the late George Harrison during the Beatles' last public performance was sold for $434,750 in a public auction. (September 15, 2003)
- A new single from Harrison's last album is on the way -- The song Any Road, which kicks off the album Brainwashed, is due at radio stations this week, and an accompanying video is also coming this week, while there are no plans for a commercial release of the single. (April 29, 2003)
- Harrison's widow is in talks to settle her lawsuit against her former brother-in-law, Carl Roles, whom she accused of stealing personal items from the Harrisons' Los Angeles home and trying to sell them a day after the ex-Beatle's 2001 death. (March 25, 2003)
- A secret 1994 reunion of the then-three surviving Beatles - Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr - performing their greatest hits is to be released on DVD next month. (February 20, 2003)
- Harrison left more than $153 million in his will; it has emerged as Sir Paul McCartney prepared for a tribute concert for his former colleague -- the High Court officials, who administered the will, would not confirm local media reports that the money would be split between Harrison's wife Olivia, family members and charities. (November 30, 2002)
- Nearly a year after Harrison died, Brainwashed, the album of music he left behind is being released next week. (November 14, 2002)
- Harrison's latest album that he recorded in the final months of his life while as he battled cancer will be released on Nov. 19 -- 10 days before the first anniversary of his death at age 58. (September 2002)
- 1971 was George's year to shine! That year he was unquestionably the most successful Beatle. On August 1, The Concert For Bangla Desh, organized by George and featuring an array of megastars, was held at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Perhaps spurred by his accomplishments and blooming self-confidence, George's creativity exploded like a supernova with the release of his first post-Beatles record. The triple-album set, All Things Must Pass, flew to the Number One spot on American and European charts, and was hailed as a masterpiece.
- After years of being eclipsed by the brilliant genius of John and Paul, of having to fight for every song he wrote that was included on an album, superstars such as Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan treated George as an equal.
- At Friar Park, George discovered another passion: gardening. It's not unusual for George to be hip-deep in fertilizer tending to his beloved gardens.
- Because he released no solo albums during the 90s, fans have the false impression that, except for the Beatles' Anthology, George was not active professionally. Not true! As he had since the Beatles were still together, George continued to work with many artists. All in all, George has produced and performed on more non-solo albums than any other Beatle. Between 1990 and 1999, George was involved with over two dozen albums and singles.
- George met 19-year-old model, Patricia Anne Boyd. Though she initially rejected him, eventually they start dating. Just before Christmas of 1965, Patti accepted George's proposal of marriage, and they married on January 21, 1966.
- Survived a knife attack and three occurrences of cancer
- His George's autobiography, I Me Mine, was published on August 22, 1979, first as a leather-bound collector's edition, and later as a mass market hardcover. George dedicated it to gardeners everywhere. Though not especially informative, George's conversational manner and Derek Taylor's side notes make I Me Mine a delightful read. George's commentaries on every song he composed up through 1978 make it must reading for all George fans.
- His early life was untouched by death, grave illness or major family discord. What the Harrisons didn't have in money and possessions, they more than made up for in love.
- His wonderfully supportive mother bought George a used guitar and encouraged him when he became frustrated learning to play the more difficult chords.
- In 1974, George went on a North American concert tour -- the first Beatle to have done so. On a personal level, his marriage to Patti was at an all-time low. Years earlier, Eric Clapton had declared his love for Patti. At first Patti put him off, but in time came to return his love. On the plus side, George met his wife-to-be, Olivia Trinidad Arias, an employee at A&M Records, the distributor for George's Dark Horse Records.
- In 1990, Olivia founded the Romanian Angel Appeal to aid Romanian orphans. George and Olivia gave much of their time and money to this most worthy cause.
- In May 1978, George's father died from emphysema. As did his wife, Mr. Harrison enjoyed chatting with George's fans, and by all accounts was a delightful gentleman.
- It was Patti who opened George's heart and mind to all things Indian -- an ongoing passion that has not diminished for more than 30 years.
- On February 7, 1964, the Beatles -- John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr -- arrived in America. Their music exhilarated while their wit charmed. George's often unsmiling, brooding demeanor earned him the nickname The Quiet One.
- On July 7, 1970, George's mother died from brain cancer. A warm, loving, jovial woman, Louise Harrison enjoyed hearing from George's fans, corresponding with them and sometimes inviting them into her home. So dearly loved was George's mother, after her death a group of George's American fans started the Louise F. Harrison Memorial Cancer Fund.
- On June 9, 1977, George and Patti's divorce came through. Two years later, Patti married Eric Clapton. George, Paul and Ringo were among the guests/performers at the wedding celebration for George's ex-wife and his dearest friend.
- On November 29, 2001, after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by those he loved, George leaves his body and moves on to wherever his spiritual journal will lead him.
- So claims a lawsuit from widow Olivia Harrison and the estate of her late husband, who are suing a couple they've accused of stealing some of Harrison's possessions and trying to sell them immediately after his death.
- To this day, George is the only Beatle who has studied music formally and can read music (Indian notation).
- With the 1976 release of Thirty-three & 1/3, things started looking up. That is, until George lost his copyright infringement case over My Sweet Lord. Its melody and chord structure were similar to the 1963 song He's So Fine. George was found guilty of subconscious plagiarism.
- The filming of AU PAIR GIRLS (1972) took place in January 1972 on the grounds of his home.
- He decided to fund the production of LIFE OF BRIAN (1979) mostly because he thought it would be his only chance of seeing another Monty Python film.
- One scene cut from HELP! (1965) had George, disguised as Ringo Starr, sitting in a tree house.
- While filming on the train, he met his first wife, actress Patti Boyd. She played the School Girl, with long blond hair, that says Prisoners? to Paul's grandfather (A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1964)).
- George wanted to become a producer
- His family was the normal one ( meaning none of his parents died, or divorced)
- He married Olivia Arias two weeks after his son Dhani was born
- Nominated for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show at Grammy Awards for YELLOW SUBMARINE (1970)
- Nominated for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Show at Grammy Awards for HELP! (1966)
- Nominated for Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles at BAFTA Awards for A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (1965) - shared with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
Quotes- "I had a little throat cancer. I had a piece of my lung removed in 1997. And then I was almost murdered. But I seem to feel stronger.
- "[But] I'm a little more short of breath than I used to be, so I don't see myself on stage lasting a full 14 rounds."
Awards- Grammy Awards: Best Pop Instrumental Performance, ''Marwa Blues'' (2004)
- Raindance Film Festival: Lifetime Achievement Award (2002)
- British Independent Film Awards: Lifetime Achievement Award (2002)
- Evening Standard British Film Awards: Special Award (1986)
- Academy Awards: Best Music, Original Song Score, LET IT BE (1971) - shared with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
- Grammy Awards: Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special, LET IT BE (1971) - shared with John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr
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