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George Harrison

George Harrison,MBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, guitarist, singer-songwriter, actor and film producer who achieved international fame as lead guitarist of The Beatles. Often referred to as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison became over time an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, and introduced it to the other Beatles, as well as their Western audience. Following the band's break-up he was a successful solo artist, and later a founding member of the Traveling Wilburys. Harrison was also a session musician and a film and record producer. He is listed at number 11 in Rolling Stone magazine's list of "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". Read more at Wikipedia


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    After completion of her personal support worker certificate course at George Brown College, experienced longtime Toronto nanny Kerry Harrison now applies her talents and experience to provide care to seniors. - Published on 2012-05-07 05:57:00 by Vancouver Sun

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    Manager: Brian Epstein led The Beatles until his death in 1967, the years the band released Sgt Pepper (left to right Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, George Harrison) - Published on 2012-05-06 18:02:00 by Daily Mail - UK

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    After completion of her personal support worker certificate course at George Brown College, experienced longtime Toronto nanny Kerry Harrison now applies her talents and experience to provide care to seniors. - Published on 2012-05-03 13:02:00 by Working.com - Job Search Canada

    After completion of her personal support worker certificate course at George Brown College, experienced longtime Toronto nanny Kerry Harrison now applies her talents and experience to provide care to seniors.

    Published by Working.com - Job Search Canada on 2012-05-03 13:02:00

    FILE - In this April 14, 2012 file photo, Olivia Harrison, the widow of George Harrison, former member of The Beatles attends the Italian State RAI TV program

    FILE - In this April 14, 2012 file photo, Olivia Harrison, the widow of George Harrison, former member of The Beatles attends the Italian State RAI TV program "Che Tempo che Fa", in Milan, Italy. George Harrison's widow Olivia hopes to add a more personal side to the reticent Beatle with her new multi-touch book. Based on the documentary, “George Harrison

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