George Harrison (1943-2001) was an English musician, singer-songwriter, and film producer who gained international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Known as "the quiet Beatle," he played a significant role in shaping the band's musical direction, introducing elements of folk rock and Indian classical music. Harrison's interest in the sitar, which he played on the Beatles' song "Norwegian Wood," helped broaden the horizons of the band and their Western audience. While Lennon and McCartney primarily wrote the Beatles' songs, Harrison contributed original works such as "Don't Bother Me," "While My Guitar Gently Weeps," "Here Comes the Sun," and "Something," some of which are considered among the band's finest.
After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, Harrison had a successful solo career. His triple album "All Things Must Pass" (1970) was highly successful and included the hit single "My Sweet Lord". He also organized the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971, a pioneering large-scale charity concert. In 1988, he co-founded the Traveling Wilburys with Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne. Harrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and posthumously for his solo career in 2004. Beyond music, Harrison co-founded Handmade Films and produced films like "Life of Brian" and "Time Bandits". He died of cancer in 2001.
