The Quiet One of the Beatles' Fab Four
he Beatles' Band members are also known to fans because the "Fab Four", referring to John Lennon , Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison. Of the four, George Harrison was perceived as the quiet a single. Even though equally talented, George was observed as low-key regular figure, with quiet demeanor. Such attitude differentiated him from his 3 co-members and fans dubbed George Harrison as the "quiet one". George was identified to be the youngest Beatles' member and it was probably the reason of his unassuming disposition towards his elder buddies, or probably as a result of his innate nature as a peaceful particular person. His musical compositions are observed to be reflective of his spirituality. The Fab 4 was said to become so close with one another, that even their wives could not have an understanding of and get in to the four's intimacy.
Among George's popular contributions towards the Beatles had been hit songs entitled "Something" and "Here Comes the Sun". He had composed many songs that had been released only after the band disbanded in 1970. Immediately after the band's break up, George embarked on a solo career and released his accumulated compositions in an album entitled "All Issues Must Pass". The album was reportedly thriving. It contains the hit single "My Sweet Lord" that landed no. 1 in both the U.S. and U.K. charts.
Immediately after "All Items Will need to Pass", George Harrison had released more albums, like "Living in the Material World" that also came out productive, but was not in a position to attain the degree of popularity that "All Issues Will need to Pass" had accomplished. He had also performed with other well-liked music artists like Bob Dylan and helped formed a group named the "Travelling Willbury".
His album entitled "Cloud Nine" reached platinum and was a hit in each U.S. and U.K. reaching no. 1 in the charts. His final album "Brainwashed" was released in 2002 a year soon after his death. It is actually by means of this album that George Harrison earned the 2004 Grammy Award for the very best Pop Instrumental Overall performance because of "Marwa Blues", his instrumental track. He is listed no. 11 in Rolling Stones Magazine's "100 Greatest Guitarist of All Time"
Apart from getting an acclaimed musician as well as a song writer, George Harrison also ventured into film creating. He established the Handmade Films, and has appeared in a few of its movies. He was also known as a gardener. He was mentioned to have worked on creating his gardens and identified solace on it. His autobiography "I Me Mine" was devoted to "gardeners everywhere".
George Harrison was involved in humanitarian pursuits and has founded the Material World Charitable Foundation. He initiated a advantage concert for Bangladesh.
Apart from the awards and recognitions earned as part of the Beatles, George Harrison was the very first recipient on the Billboard Century Award in 1992, for his considerable contributions for the music sector and a lot of extra posthumous awards. He died in November 2001 at the age of 58.
