Knowra George Harrison George Harrison George Harrison (1943–2001) was an English musician, singer-songwriter, and lead guitarist of the Beatles. His later work included a successful solo career and advocacy of Indian music.
John Lennon : John Lennon was an English musician and songwriter who co-founded the Beatles. Harrison’s bandmate and songwriting partner, Lennon helped shape the Beatles’ sound and history.
While My Guitar Gently Weeps : A 1968 Beatles song written by George Harrison and featuring Eric Clapton on lead guitar. Clapton’s solo helped make Harrison’s composition one of the Beatles’ best-known recordings.
Sitar : The sitar is a long-necked plucked lute used in North Indian classical music. Harrison’s use of the instrument introduced many Western listeners to its distinctive sound.
Indian music in the West : Indian music in the West describes its performance, study, and influence in Western countries. Harrison’s sitar recordings and public interest helped widen its popular audience.
Beatles : The Beatles were an English rock band whose core lineup comprised John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Harrison’s role as lead guitarist and increasingly independent songwriter developed within the band.
Paul McCartney : Paul McCartney is an English musician and songwriter who co-founded the Beatles. McCartney’s musical partnership with Lennon often left Harrison’s songs in a supporting role.
Something : A 1969 Beatles song written by George Harrison and released as a single from Abbey Road. Its success established Harrison as a songwriter equal in stature to Lennon and McCartney.
Indian classical music : Indian classical music is a tradition of art music shaped by raga, rhythm, and improvisation. Harrison studied this tradition with Shankar and drew on it in Beatles recordings.
Bangladesh Liberation War : The Bangladesh Liberation War was the 1971 conflict that led to Bangladesh’s independence from Pakistan. The crisis prompted Harrison and Shankar to organize a major benefit concert.
Traveling Wilburys : The Traveling Wilburys were a rock supergroup featuring George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. The group let Harrison collaborate as an equal member rather than as a Beatle.
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