George Harrison Biography
George Harrison is best known as Guitarist, Bassist, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Actor who has an estimated Net Worth of $400 Million. Multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter best known for his time with The Beatles, with whom he wrote well-known hits such as “Here Comes The Sun,” “Something,” and “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” He later founded the platinum-selling supergroup The Traveling Wilburys and had a successful solo career, highlighted by the 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass. He was born on February 25,1943, Liverpool, England. He and sitar player Ravi Shankar organized The Concert for Bangladesh on August 1, 1971 to raise awareness for refugees from East Pakistan following the Bangladesh Liberation War. He auditioned to join Paul McCartney and John Lennon's band in March 1958, performing the song “Guitar Boogie Shuffle” by Arthur Smith for his audition. McCartney initially deemed him too young, at just 15 years old, but Harrison eventually won him over. He was joined in The Traveling Wilburys by Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. The band was active from 1988 to 1990, releasing two studio albums. He got married to Pattie Boyd on January 21, 1966. After their divorce on June 9, 1977, he married Olivia Harrison on September 1, 1978. He had a son named Dhani. His zodiac sign is Pisces
George Harrison Bio, Wiki
First Name | George |
Middle Name | Harold |
Last Name | Harrison |
Full Name at Birth | George Harold Harrison |
Alternative Name | Carl Harrison, L'Angelo Misterioso, Hari Georgeson, George Harrysong, George O'Hara-Smith, Jairaj Hari san |
Age | 58 (age at death) years |
Birthday | 25th February, 1943 |
Birthplace | Liverpool, Lancashire, England, UK |
Died | 29th November, 2001 |
Place of Death | Hollywood Hills, California, USA |
Cause of Death | Lung cancer |
Height | 5' 10″ (178 cm) |
Weight | 155lbs (70 kg) |
Build | Slim |
Eye Color | Brown – Dark |
Hair Color | Brown – Dark |
Distinctive Feature | He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, He is listed at #11 (100 Greatest guitarist of All Time) (Rolling Stone magazine), Irish descent, He liked to work in the garden, Big F1 fan |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
Sexuality | Straight |
Religion | Hindu |
Ethnicity | White |
Nationality | British |
High School | Dovedale Primary School, Merseyside, England, UK |
University | Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, Liverpool, England, UK |
Occupation Text | Guitarist, Bassist, Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Actor |
Occupation | Musician |
Claim to Fame | The Beatles |
Music Genre (Text) | Rock, Pop, World, Experimental, Indian classical |
Music Genre | Rock, Pop/Rock |
Year(s) Active | 1958–2001 |
Music Style | Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Album Rock, Psychedelic, AM Pop, International, Experimental, Indian Classical, Indian Subcontinent Traditions, Experimental Rock, Alternative/ Indie Rock |
Music Mood | Melancholy, Restrained, Refined/Mannered, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Bittersweet, Spiritual, Wistful, Reflective, Wry, Intimate, Poignant, Literate, Autumnal, Sentimental |
Instrument | Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Slide Guitar |
Instrument (text) | Vocals, Guitar, Sitar, Keyboards, Bass Guitar, Ukulele |
Record Label | Parlophone, Capitol, Swan, Apple, Vee-Jay, Dark Horse, Gnome |
Associated Acts | The Quarrymen, the Beatles, Plastic Ono Band, Traveling Wilburys, Ravi Shankar, Eric Clapton, The Radha Krsna Temple, Radha Krishna Temple, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty |
Brand Endorsement | Gretsch Country Gentleman, Rocky, Lucy, Rosewood Telecaster |
Clothes Size | 8 |
Shoe Size | 10 |
Official Websites | georgeharrison.com/, http://www.georgeharrison.com, http://georgeharrison.com |
Father | Harold Hargreaves Harrison |
Mother | Louise French |
Brother | Peter Harrison, Harry Harrison |
Sister | Louise Harrison |
Family Member | Mick Fleetwood (brother-in-law), Jenny Boyd (sister-in-law), Dhani Harrison (son) |
Friend | Eric Clapton, Delaney Bramlett, Ringo Starr, Eric Idle, Larry 'Legs' Smith, Jon Lord, Joe Smith, Bobby Whitlock, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Jackie Stewart, Tom Petty, Jim Keltner, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne |
Pets | Corky (Cat – Persian cat, when he was living with Pattie), Rupert (Cat – when he was living with Pattie), Joss Stick (Cat – when he was living with Pattie), Dogs, Horses |
Favorite People | Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins |
Favorite Songs | Heartbreak Hotel |
Favorite Places | Liverpool, Los Angeles, Malibu, New York, India, Kinfauns, Hamilton Island, Nahiku, London |
Favorite Colors | Black, White, Green, Blue, Grey, Red, Silver, Yellow, Orange, Brown |
Favorite Accessories | Hats, Sunglasses, Scarfs |
George Harrison Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
Rest in peace.- Lory Del Santo and George Harrison dated in 1991.
- Olivia Harrison and George Harrison were married for 23 years before George Harrison died, leaving behind his partner and 1 child.
- Kathy Simmonds and George Harrison dated in 1974.
- Maureen Starkey and George Harrison had an encounter in Jun 1973.
- Krissy Wood and George Harrison had an encounter in 1973.
- Charlotte Martin and George Harrison dated from December, 1968 to January, 1969.
- Joey Heatherton is rumored to have hooked up with George Harrison in Sep 1964.
- Pattie Boyd and George Harrison were married for 11 years. They dated for 1 year after getting together in Mar 1964 and married on 21st Jan 1966. 11 years later they divorced on 9th Jun 1977.
- Hayley Mills and George Harrison had an encounter in Mar 1964.
- Estelle Bennett and George Harrison had a relationship from 1964 to 1964.
- Bernardette Farrell and George Harrison had a relationship from 1962 to 1963.
- George Harrison and Ann Guirron dated in 1962.
- Pauline Behan and George Harrison had a relationship from 1960 to 1960.
- Judith Everly and George Harrison dated from 1960 to 1961.
- Ruth Morrison and George Harrison had an encounter in 1958.
- Iris Caldwell and George Harrison dated from 1957 to 1958.
- Jennifer Brewer and George Harrison had a relationship from 1954 to 1954.
- Monika Pricken and George Harrison had a relationship.
- Twinkle and George Harrison had a relationship.
George Harrison Children
Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dhani | Male | 1st August, 1978 | 42 years old | Olivia Harrison |
George Harrison Filmography
Film | Year | Character | Type |
---|---|---|---|
Checking Out | 1989 | Cleaner (uncredited) | Movie |
The Simpsons | 1989 | George Harrison | TV Show |
Shanghai Surprise | 1986 | Night Club Singer | Movie |
A Private Function | 1984 | Extra (voice, uncredited) | Movie |
Life of Brian | 1979 | Mr. Papadopolous (uncredited) | Movie |
All You Need Is Cash | 1978 | The Interviewer | TV Movie |
Ringo | 1978 | George Harrison | TV Movie |
Yellow Submarine | 1968 | George (uncredited) | Movie |
Magical Mystery Tour | 1967 | George, Magician Looking Through Telescope (uncredited) | TV Movie |
Help! | 1965 | George (uncredited) | Movie |
A Hard Day's Night | 1964 | George | Movie |
The Cavern Club | 1962 | Short Film |
George Harrison Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $400 Million |
Income Source | Primary Income source Guitarist (profession). |