Name: A Beatle In Benton, Illinois: 60th Anniversary Edition
Brand: George Harrison

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MVD12750D

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Format Film GB

Limited edition

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2023-09-25

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George Harrison

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George Harrison was a British rock guitarist, singer-songwriter, and film producer. Born on February 25, 1943 in Liverpool, England, he is best known as the lead guitarist of The Beatles. In addition to his musical talents, Harrison was also an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism. He introduced this interest to the other members of The Beatles and even traveled with them to Rishikesh, India in 1968 to study meditation with Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Throughout his life, Harrison embraced the Hare Krishna tradition and became a lifelong devotee.

In recognition of his contributions to music, George Harrison was inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 as a performer. He was also honored by being appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) along with The Beatles in 1965. Additionally, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame posthumously in 2009.

George Harrison had two marriages during his lifetime. He was married to Pattie Boyd from January 21, 1966 until their divorce in 1977. Afterward, he married Olivia Arias on September 2, 1978 until his death. Together with Olivia Harrison, he had one son named Dhani Harrison.

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Celebrations of George Harrison's historic first visit to Benton IL, USA, Sept 1963 captured in rare interviews and footage.

 While in the USA with his brother Peter, he joined in with local band the Four Vests at a local VFW Hall, was introduced as the Elvis Presley of England, and referred to around Benton town folks as the skinny little kid from England. While he was there staying with his sister at 113 McCann Street, watching the Sullivan TV Show and experiencing the first taste of American pop culture, he also gave the first interview of any of the Beatles on the local radio programs on WFRX. 'From Me To You, and later the 45 record he had with him; 'She Loves You, then became the first Beatles songs to spin on American radio. 

George could not walk the streets in his own country, but in Benton he was able to buy records, or a Rickenbacker guitar, or go camping in the Garden of the Gods and meet the teenagers of a crew cut generation, who had never seen the likes (and talents) of George Harrison. Attention increased, though, after the former home of his sister Louise was about to be torn down to make way for a parking lot in 1994; with efforts pouring in from locals and Beatles fans from around the world to save the Franklin County property. 

His friend Gabe McCarty drove George around to see the sites of Southern IL and learn some new guitar riffs from Kenny Welch of the Four Vests, and also exchange what musicians do; swipe guitar licks from each other. He reported back to London in early Oct. 1963, and told his fellow Beatles; there is no competition there, we're going to make it.

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