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George Harrison Send to Friend Picture Browser < Previous Next > Born Feb 24, 1943 in Liverpool, England Died Nov 29, 2001 in Los Angeles, CA Years Active 1910 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 2000 Genre Styles Pop/Rock Singer/ Songwriter Pop/Rock Album Rock Psychedelic Indian Classical Experimental Experimental Rock Moods Instruments Melancholy Restrained Refined/ Mannered Calm/Peaceful Gentle Bittersweet Spiritual Wistful Reflective Poignant Intimate Wry Sentimental Autumnal Literate Guitar Guitar (Electric) Vocals Slide Guitar Other Entries Movie Entry AMG Artist ID P 4444 Corrections to this Entry? Biography by Bruce Eder As lead guitarist for the Beatles, George Harrison provided the band with a lyrical style of playing in which every note mattered. Harrison was one of millions of young Britons inspired to take up the guitar by British skiffle king Lonnie Donegan's recording of "Rock Island Line." But he had more dedication than most, and with the encouragement of a slightly older school friend -- Paul McCartney -- he advanced quickly in his technique and command of the instrument. Harrison developed his style and technique slowly and painstakingly over the several years, learning everything he could from the records of Carl Perkins, Duane Eddy, Chet Atkins, Buddy Holly, and Eddie Cochran... Read More...