25 Random and lesser-known Facts about George Harrison

George Harrison Facts: These facts shed light on some intriguing aspects of George Harrison’s life, career, and personal interests.

1. George Harrison was the youngest member of The Beatles.
2. His first guitar was a Dutch Egmond acoustic guitar.
3. Harrison’s song “Don’t Bother Me” from the album “With the Beatles” was the first song he wrote and recorded for The Beatles.
4. He had a strong interest in motor racing and even owned a few high-performance cars.
5. George Harrison was the first Beatle to visit the United States after the band’s breakup.
6. He founded the film production company HandMade Films, which produced successful movies like “Monty Python’s Life of Brian.”
7. Harrison introduced Indian classical music and the sitar to The Beatles, largely influenced by his association with Ravi Shankar.
8. He was a close friend of Eric Idle from Monty Python and even appeared in the film “Life of Brian.”
9. Harrison released the first-ever triple album by a solo artist with “All Things Must Pass” in 1970.
10. He was known for his interest in gardening and spent significant time cultivating his garden at his home, Friar Park.
11. George Harrison co-wrote the song “Badge” with Eric Clapton for the band Cream.
12. Harrison played the slide guitar on The Beatles’ song “For You Blue.”
13. He organized the Concert for Bangladesh, one of the first large-scale charity concerts, to raise funds and awareness for refugees in Bangladesh.
14. George Harrison was the first member of The Beatles to achieve a number one single as a solo artist with “My Sweet Lord.”
15. He wrote the song “Here Comes the Sun” in Eric Clapton’s garden while taking a break from recording sessions.
16. Harrison was a vegetarian and promoted vegetarianism throughout his life.
17. He owned a production company called Dark Horse Records, which signed artists like Ravi Shankar and Billy Preston.
18. George Harrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2004.
19. He collaborated with musicians like Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison in the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys.
20. Harrison was a fan of the British comedy series “The Goon Show” and was friends with its star, Spike Milligan.
21. He was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1992 Brit Awards.
22. Harrison co-wrote the Beatles song “In My Life” but did not receive a writing credit until later years.
23. He had a deep interest in spirituality and practiced Transcendental Meditation.
24. Harrison owned a distinctive black and white psychedelic-painted Mini Cooper car.
25. His final album, released posthumously, was titled “Brainwashed” and received critical acclaim.

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