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The 50th Anniversary of Please Please Me

Posted on March 22, 2013 by admin / Comments
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Today, March 22nd 2013 marks the 50th Anniversary of the UK release of The Beatles’ very first album Please Please Me. Recorded in only one day on February 11 1963, this remarkable album featured George singing lead vocal… Read More ▸

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2013 Events to Commemorate George

Posted on February 16, 2013 by admin / Comments
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In the coming weeks, events are taking place all across the world to commemorate the life of George Harrison and celebrate his 70th birthday. See below to find a celebration … Read More ▸

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Ravi Shankar Honored with Lifetime Achievement Grammy

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin / Comments
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Ravi Shankar was recently honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the GRAMMY’s 2013 Special Merit Award Ceremony & Nominees Reception on Feb. 9 in Los Angeles. Click HERE to read a wonderful tribute to the mae… Read More ▸

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25 Years Ago Today, George Harrison was the Last Beatle to Top the Billboard Hot 100

Posted on January 16, 2013 by admin / Comments
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Twenty-five years ago today, a member of the Beatles topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the last time.

On this date (Jan. 16) in 1988, George Harrison rose 2-1 on the survey with “Got My Mind Set on You,” the first single … Read More ▸

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Ravi Shankar, 1920-2012

Posted on December 12, 2012 by admin / Comments
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It is with immense sadness that we learnt of the passing of the maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar yesterday, 11th December.

Born on April 7, 1920, Shankar is an iconic figure whose influence on music and the way we hear music can hardly b… Read More ▸

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‘Living in the Material World’ Premieres on Facebook Tomorrow

Posted on December 6, 2012 by admin / Comments
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George Harrison: Living in the Material World, the award-winning film from Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese, will premiere online on Friday, December 7. Watch the film on Facebook, unlock bonus content, inte… Read More ▸

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George Harrison Official YouTube Launches Today with Concert For George 24 Hour Streaming Event

Posted on November 29, 2012 by admin / Comments
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Join us today in celebrating the life and music of George Harrison by watching the Concert For George documentary film. Click HERE or below to watch now.

A free 24-hour stream of the Concert For George documentary film marks the c… Read More ▸

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Celebrating George Harrison And The 10th Anniversary Of ‘Concert For George’

Posted on November 23, 2012 by admin / Comments
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On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honour. His closest friends gathered at London’s Royal Alber… Read More ▸

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