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Front Page > George Harrison News
Latest news as of Monday, January 5, 2009
| Saturday, December 27, 2008 |
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| Martin Scorsese scours Liverpool for truth about George Harrison |
Film director Martin Scorsese has been digging into Liverpool's archives as he prepares to film a documentary on George Harrison. The film will focus on Harrison's spiritual and religious beliefs, and staff at Liverpool's Record Office believe they have stumbled on evidence which might explain why the guitarist became so religious. [more...]
Source: Liverpool Daily Post |
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| Friday, December 26, 2008 |
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| Harrison's sister lends credence to Beatles tribute |
Seven years after George Harrison, his older sister is using her sway to carry on the spirit of the Fab Four. She helps lend distinction and credibility to Liverpool Legends, a Beatles tribute band. At 77, Harrison is a spokeswoman and promoter for Liverpool Legends, which performs regularly in Branson, Mo. [more...]
Source: Post-Tribune, IN |
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| Thursday, December 11, 2008 |
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| Lawyer says Bangladesh never thanked George Harrison |
A Bangladeshi lawyer who wants his country to officially recognise George Harrison for highlighting its 1971 struggle for independence has taken his battle to the country's high court. Masood Sobhan says it is a "disgrace" that George was never formally thanked by Bangladesh for publicising its suffering as it fought for independence from Pakistan. [more...]
Source: AFP |
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| Tuesday, December 2, 2008 |
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| George wanted for bigger role in Life of Brian |
A newly unearthed interview with has discovered George Harrison was originally offered the role in Monty Python's The Life of Brian. George funded the project and appeared in a small cameo role. He says, "They wanted me to play the part. But I thought it was a bit too controversial." [more...]
Source: Contact Music |
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| Saturday, November 29, 2008 |
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| Interview: Remembering George Harrison |
Paul Cashmere says the highlight of his media career was definitely having the chance to interview George Harrison. George was funny, informative and up for a chat. Today marks the 7th anniversary of what we all called "the Quiet Beatle". Undercover presents a candid chat with Beatle George. [more...]
Source: Undercover, Australia |
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| Wednesday, November 26, 2008 |
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| Beatles gifts to Spike Milligan auctioned off |
At an auction in London, a collection of Christmas cards sent to Spike Milligan by George Harrison sold for 7,200 pounds ($11,000) after being estimated at just 500 to 700 pounds, while a poem by Paul McCartney fetched 6,000 pounds ($9,200), way above its top estimate of 2,000 pounds. [more...]
Source: Reuters, UK |
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| Saturday, November 22, 2008 |
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| Martin Scorsese plans to shoot Beatles film |
Director Martin Scorsese has expressed interest in making a film about the late George Harrison following the discovery of a lost interview with the Beatle. Film director David Lambert aid Scorsese, who made the recent Rolling Stones documentary Shine A Light, wants to make a 90-minute film of what Harrison said. [more...]
Source: Gigwise |
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| Friday, November 21, 2008 |
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| Lost George Harrison interview unearthed |
A revealing interview with George Harrison has come to light after 40 years. The reel-to-reel tapes have been stored by former journalist Miranda Ward since she talked to Harrison in 1967. Film director David Lambert, who has heard the recordings, said: "It was really the meaning of life according to George Harrison in 1967." [more...]
Source: BBC News |
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| Layla looks back through a lens |
Pattie Boyd, muse to Clapton and Harrison, is now on tour with revealing photo exhibit. The photos have been locked away since they were taken and unearthed only four years ago at the behest of friends who were scouting for previously unseen images of pop's glory years for an exhibit. "Pictures are so powerful," Pattie said. [more...]
Source: The Toronto Star |
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| Tuesday, November 18, 2008 |
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| Olivia Harrison torn over release of Carnival of Light |
George Harrison's widow Olivia is reportedly undecided about agreeing to the release of Carnival of Light. George blocked its release on Anthology. A source tells Britain's Daily Express newspaper, "Olivia is well aware George didn't like Carnival of Light. It's inevitably going to be difficult for her to give the go-ahead." [more...]
Source: PR Inside |
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| Tuesday, June 17, 2008 |
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| Beatles-related films dominate film festival |
The American Cinematheque announces the lineup of its 9th annual "Mods & Rockers Film Festival". The expansive two-week program features 31 films and shorts and the first full-length solo concert in the festival's nine-year history. 24 of the films are receiving their theatrical premiere at the festival. [more...]
Source: Beatles News |
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| Tuesday, March 11, 2008 |
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| New book captures photographer's life with Ringo Starr |
A Dose of Rock 'n' Roll is a photographic essay about photographer Nancy Lee Andrews' life with Ringo Starr. Andrews met Ringo through Lennon who introduced them in May of 1974. The photographs, taken over a decade starting in 1970, are a personal journey through her life at the peak of pop culture history. [more...]
Source: Beatles News |
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| Monday, March 3, 2008 |
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| Original Rutles reunite for 30th anniversary |
March sees the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the Rutles film "All You Need Is Cash". The Mods & Rockers Film Festival is presenting the official celebration of the Rutles' 30th anniversary with a gala event at Grauman's Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood. It will take place on Monday March 17th 2008. [more...]
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| Friday, December 7, 2007 |
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| Stars to salute Lennon and Harrison in Hollywood |
On Sunday December 9th the Mods & Rockers Festival in Los Angeles is presenting a special event that will salute John Lennon and George Harrison, honoring the anniversaries of their passing with special performances of some of their songs, including several rarely-performed compositions. [more...]
Source: Beatles News |
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| Tuesday, November 27, 2007 |
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| Gary Wright remembers his friend George Harrison Saturday on XM |
The next upcoming edition of "Every Little Thing" on XM's Fine Tuning channel 76 will include an interview with Gary Wright, discussing his friendship and work with George Harrison, along with their shared interest in eastern philosophy. Also featured on the show will be music from the new Paul McCartney releases. [more...]
Source: Beatles News |
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| Friday, October 26, 2007 |
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| Beatles radio show to interview Pattie Boyd |
This Saturday morning on Breakfast with the Beatles on WZLX 100.7 FM, Boston's classic rock, and online at wzlx.com, host Cha-Chi Loprete will interview Patti Boyd. Patti will talk about her years of living with Beatlemania, her life with George Harrison, her second marriage to Eric Clapton and her new book, "Wonderful Tonite". [more...]
Source: Beatles News |
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