George Harrison (1943-2001), born in Liverpool, England, emerged as The Beatles' lead guitarist and became one of the finest instrumentalists in rock music history. He joined the band in 1960 and performed on over 200 studio recordings during his tenure.

Guitar Contributions

Harrison's playing evolved from rhythm guitar work on early albums to sophisticated lead arrangements. His use of the Fender Stratocaster and Gibson Les Paul defined The Beatles' sound from 1963-1970. He pioneered the use of the Indian sitar on rock records, most famously on "Norwegian Wood" (1965).

Notable Guitar Work

• "Something" (1969) - featured his lyrical solo composed entirely by Harrison
• "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (1968) - demonstrated his melodic phrasing
• "Here Comes the Sun" (1969) - fingerpicking masterpiece recorded at Abbey Road Studios
• "Layla" session work with Derek and the Dominos (1970)

Solo Career and Recognition

Following The Beatles' 1970 breakup, Harrison released All Things Must Pass (1970), which reached number 1 in the United Kingdom. His song "My Sweet Lord" (1970) became his signature solo hit. In 1988, Harrison formed the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne. He won a Grammy Award for Best Rock Album in 2003, posthumously, for Brainwashed.

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Wikipedia: George Harrison

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Harrison