The quiet Beatle didn’t like performing much. After touring the world throughout Beatlemania, George had had enough. However, he loved it when he got to play with a band or with his friends. Here is a list of George Harrison‘s best on-stage collaborations.
George Harrison and Ringo Starr | Dave Hogan/Getty Images Delaney and Bonnie/Eric Clapton
In 1969, George watched Eric Clapton and husband and wife duo Delaney and Bonnie perform in Bristol. The act invited George to join the tour, and he agreed. He played the next night. It was his first stage performance since The Beatles’ final concert in 1966. According to Beatles Bible, George appeared for five of the tour’s six dates, playing two shows each night.
George told Timothy White at Musician Magazine that performing with the duo influenced his slide guitar work, which he’d just begun to play. Delaney gave George a...
George Harrison and Ringo Starr | Dave Hogan/Getty Images Delaney and Bonnie/Eric Clapton
In 1969, George watched Eric Clapton and husband and wife duo Delaney and Bonnie perform in Bristol. The act invited George to join the tour, and he agreed. He played the next night. It was his first stage performance since The Beatles’ final concert in 1966. According to Beatles Bible, George appeared for five of the tour’s six dates, playing two shows each night.
George told Timothy White at Musician Magazine that performing with the duo influenced his slide guitar work, which he’d just begun to play. Delaney gave George a...
- 4/10/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
George Harrison never held back regarding his former bandmate, Paul McCartney. Here are five of the snarkiest comments he made about his fellow Beatle.
George Harrison and Paul McCartney | Express Newspapers/Getty Images George Harrison didn’t know why Paul McCartney used so many Beatles songs in ‘Give My Regards to Broad Street’
During a 1984 press conference, George revealed that his relationship with Paul was going well and that he liked Paul’s latest hit, “No More Lonely Nights.” However, George couldn’t hold back one critique. He thought it was strange that Paul chose to cover many of his Beatles songs for Give My Regards to Broad Street.
“I can’t understand why he did it,” George said. “Makes me think it must be because he got the publishing of it or something… I think he would have been better off to have not done so many of them and had more new tunes.
George Harrison and Paul McCartney | Express Newspapers/Getty Images George Harrison didn’t know why Paul McCartney used so many Beatles songs in ‘Give My Regards to Broad Street’
During a 1984 press conference, George revealed that his relationship with Paul was going well and that he liked Paul’s latest hit, “No More Lonely Nights.” However, George couldn’t hold back one critique. He thought it was strange that Paul chose to cover many of his Beatles songs for Give My Regards to Broad Street.
“I can’t understand why he did it,” George said. “Makes me think it must be because he got the publishing of it or something… I think he would have been better off to have not done so many of them and had more new tunes.
- 3/24/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
When The Beatles broke up, George Harrison was furious with Paul McCartney. He felt his bandmate had overlooked his contributions to the band, and McCartney had gone against the rest of the group in their pick of a manager. McCartney said that he felt abandoned by his former bandmates after the split, and he noted Harrison’s anger. He said that while Harrison often spoke about his spirituality, he was a very angry person after the split.
Paul McCartney and George Harrison | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images George Harrison was not happy with Paul McCartney after The Beatles broke up
In the earliest days of The Beatles, McCartney and John Lennon wrote most of the band’s songs together. Harrison grew increasingly invested in songwriting over the years, but his bandmates often overlooked his contributions. After the band broke up, Harrison said he would hire a different bassist if they ever reunited.
Paul McCartney and George Harrison | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images George Harrison was not happy with Paul McCartney after The Beatles broke up
In the earliest days of The Beatles, McCartney and John Lennon wrote most of the band’s songs together. Harrison grew increasingly invested in songwriting over the years, but his bandmates often overlooked his contributions. After the band broke up, Harrison said he would hire a different bassist if they ever reunited.
- 2/19/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Eric Clapton and Keith Richards will perform at “Howlin’ For Hubert,” a celebration of the musical legacy of the late Hubert Sumlin and his influence on every guitar hero of today, on February 24 at New York’s legendary Apollo Theater. The evening will benefit the Jazz Foundation of America.
The concert will also feature performances by Doyle Bramhall II, Gary Clark Jr., James Cotton, Shemekia Copeland, Billy Flynn, Barrelhouse Chuck Goering, Buddy Guy, David Johansen, Steve Jordan, Danny Kortchmar, Dr. John, Keb Mo, Todd Mohr, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Larry Taylor, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Jimmie Vaughan, Jimmy Vivino, Willie Weeks, Jody Williams, Kim Wilson, and other special surprise guests.
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The concert will also feature performances by Doyle Bramhall II, Gary Clark Jr., James Cotton, Shemekia Copeland, Billy Flynn, Barrelhouse Chuck Goering, Buddy Guy, David Johansen, Steve Jordan, Danny Kortchmar, Dr. John, Keb Mo, Todd Mohr, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Kenny Wayne Sheperd, Larry Taylor, Susan Tedeschi, Derek Trucks, Jimmie Vaughan, Jimmy Vivino, Willie Weeks, Jody Williams, Kim Wilson, and other special surprise guests.
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- 2/23/2012
- Look to the Stars
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