George Harrison

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British rock guitarist, singer-songwriter and film producer (born February 25 1943 in Liverpool, England, UK - died November 29, 2001 in Los Angeles, California, USA). Best known as lead guitarist of .
By the mid-1960s, he had become an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles. In 1968, he travelled with the other Beatles to Rishikesh, in northern India, to study meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. He embraced the Hare Krishna tradition, particularly japa-yoga chanting with beads, and became a lifelong devotee.
Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 (Performer).
In June 1965, he and the other Beatles were appointed Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). They received their insignia from the Queen at an investiture at Buckingham Palace on 26 October. In 1988, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Beatles. He was honoured posthumously with the 2.382nd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on 14 April 2009.
Married to from 21 January 1966 to 1977. Married to from 2 September 1978 to his death. Father of (with Olivia Harrison). Youngest brother of .