( Name : Olivia Trinidad Arias Born in Los Angeles, California, May 18, 1948 ), she is the widow of George Harrison, the famous guitarist of the Beatles.Olivia Harrison :Personal InformationBirth name : Olivia Trinidad AriasOlivia Trinidad AriasBirthMay 18, 1948 (76 years old)Los Angeles, California, United States Flag.Nationality: American.Family: British, …
Read More »December 5, 1969-The film “Apothesis 2”
December 5, 1969-The film “Apothesis 2”, the sequel film to “Apothesis” made by John and Yoko in September 1969, is filmed in the snowy countryside of Lavenham, Suffolk on this day. As with the original film a helium balloon is seen rising into the sky with the couple huddled together …
Read More »A photo session to regret, today in 1962…
PAUL: “Ted Taylor first told us how to use make-up. We were playing the Embassy Cinema at Peterborough late that year, very low on the bill to Frank Ifield and below The Ted Taylor Four as well. It was Ted that said, ‘You looked a little pale out there, lads. …
Read More »1974, John performed with Elton John on stage at Madison Square Garden
With the exception of a few special events, John had avoided performing on stage since the Beatles decided to become a studio band in 1966. In the summer of 1974, John asked Elton to contribute vocal harmonies on his new song ‘Whatever Gets You Thru The Night’. Elton did so …
Read More »Sunday June 25, 1967. The Beatles sitting round a table in the Abbey Road Studios
Sunday June 25, 1967. The Beatles sitting round a table in the Abbey Road Studios canteen during a break in rehearsals for their 1967 “Our World” live broadcast. The photograph was taken by David Magnus, who recalled: “Sunday morning the Beatles arrived at Abbey Road Studio 2 then, after having …
Read More »England – George Harrison and Paul McCartney
The early days of the Beatles were marked by a bond that started with two young lads from Liverpool, England—George Harrison and Paul McCartney. Their friendship began in 1956, when a 14-year-old George was spotted by Paul on the bus, with his guitar in hand. This serendipitous meeting sparked a …
Read More »John Lennon was known for his spontaneity on stage
John Lennon was known for his spontaneity on stage, often leaving fans surprised and delighted. One iconic moment was his 1969 surprise appearance at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival Festival, where he performed with the Plastic Ono Band. Lennon also shocked audiences with his raw, stripped-down rendition of “Cold …
Read More »George Harrison’s Guitar Heroes: The Legends Behind His Iconic Sound
1. George Formby The comedic genius of the ukulele-banjo! Formby’s playful strumming added a touch of humor and charm that inspired Harrison’s melodic sensibilities. 2. Django Reinhardt The gypsy jazz pioneer! Reinhardt’s breathtaking techniques, achieved despite adversity, left a lasting imprint on Harrison’s approach to improvisation. 3. Carl Perkins The …
Read More »December 5th 1965 – The Beatles’ last Liverpool Concert
Barry Miles (author of The Beatles Diary): “All their friends and relatives were there. It was the last concert the Beatles played in their hometown.” Jerry Stevens (host): “I remember John telling me that the worst thing was playing in his hometown. He didn’t really like playing in Liverpool because …
Read More »George Harrison had a calm attitude to all the events that took place in his personal life
When his first wife Patty left George and went to his friend Eric Clapton, George did not get hysterical, philosophizing: “I’d rather have Patty with Eric than with some idiot”. However, the family life of Clapton and Boyd was not happy: in 1989 they divorced. Although Harrison and Boyd officially …
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