The George Harrison Encyclopedia

The George Harrison Encyclopedia

Hardback (04 Dec 2003)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A comprehensive voyage through the life, loves, career, songs, records, concerts and achievements of the late George Harrison.

From his working-class upbringing in Liverpool to his emergence as the 'quiet Beatle' and his development as a student of Indian music and philosophy, this encylopedia follows his inspiring life: the legendary, groundbreaking 'Concert For Bangla Desh', the composition of classic songs such as 'Something' and 'My Sweet Lord' ; becoming the first ex-Beatle to top both the album and singles charts; his role as a champion of the British film industry with his unique HandMade films; the creation of the supergroup the Travelling Wilbury's and his years as a simple gardener on his beautiful Henley estate, Friar Park.

Harrison's life was not without drama, and his efforts to establish himself as a songwriter against the powerful duo of Lennon & McCartney, the loss of his first wife, Patti to his best friend , Eric Clapton, his flirtation with drugs, his struggle against a knife-wielding intruder and his courageous battle against cancer are also detailed.

Book information

ISBN: 9780753508220
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Imprint: Virgin Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 782.42166092
DEWEY edition: 21
Number of pages: 397
Weight: 285g
Height: 195mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 26mm