George Harrison
English musician and member of the Beatles (1943–2001).
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George Harrison was an English musician and member of the Beatles. Born on 25 February 1943 in 12 Arnold Grove, Harrison died on 29 November 2001 in Los Angeles at the age of 58.
Notable works include Taxman, While My Guitar Gently Weeps and Something. Harrison studied at Liverpool Institute High School for Boys and Dovedale Primary School. Honours include Member of the Order of the British Empire, Academy Award for Best Original Score and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, among 5 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 125 languages, George Harrison is No. 98 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 25 February 1943, 12 Arnold Grove
- Died
- 29 November 2001, Los Angeles (aged 58)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Guitarist, singer, songwriter
- Nickname
- The quiet Beatle
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Liverpool Institute High School for Boys, Dovedale Primary School
- Plays
- Guitar, violin, bass guitar
- Genres
- Rock music, psychedelic rock, pop music
- Labels
- Apple Records, Capitol Records
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 1
- Wikipedia editions
- 125
Did you know
Lived to 58.
Shares a birthday with Taras Shevchenko and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
Has a Wikipedia article in 125 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Connections
- FatherHarold Hargreaves Harrison
- MotherLouise Anne Harrison
- SpousePattie Boyd
- SpouseOlivia Harrison
- SiblingLouise Harrison
- ChildDhani Harrison
3 have a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Member of the Order of the British Empire1965
- Academy Award for Best Original Score1971
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame2004
- Billboard Music Awards
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Notable works
- Taxman
- While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- Something
- My Sweet Lord
- Here Comes the Sun
- Something
- Long, Long, Long
- Within You Without You
- I Need You
- What Is Life
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