George Harrison helped stage one of rock’s first major benefit concerts, raising money for refugees from the Bangladesh Liberation War. The English guitarist and songwriter was lead guitarist of the Beatles, helping bring the sound of the sitar and Indian classical music to a global pop audience. His songs for the band include “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” and “Here Comes the Sun,” and his solo career took off with the triple album All Things Must Pass. Harrison studied Indian music and spirituality and worked closely with sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar, who inspired the Bangladesh concerts.
1943 to 2001 · musician and songwriter · English · 1 quote on Great Quotes Online
