Wednesday, November 30, 2011 4:50PM - By Candace Butler
George Harrison‘s older sister, Louise Harrison, has decided at the ripe old age of 80 that she would like to clear up some of the rumors about The Beatles by releasing a tell-all memoir. The book is slated to be released in either 2012 or 2013, and will include previously unpublished photographs of George and letters he wrote to Louise. It’s only fitting: she manages a Beatles tribute production called Liverpool Legends in her hometown of Branson, Missouri.
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Friday, February 25, 2011 2:05PM - By Joseph Oliveto
Today is is the birthday of George Harrison, and although he is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the music he gave the world. Although not a member of the famous Lennon/McCartney songwriting duo, his contributions to the catalog of The Beatles, as well his solo work, are among the most memorable popular songs of all time. Let’s look back at his life and work…
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Thursday, October 21, 2010 11:31AM - By Jeffrey Hyatt
George Harrison’s legendary solo debut, All Things Must Pass, is on deck to be remastered and reissued as a limited edition three-LP vinyl collection on November 26th.
Newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios from the original analogue master tapes, the deluxe vinyl reissue commemorates the album’s 40th anniversary and will be available exclusively at stores taking part in Record Store Day.
The album will also be available for download via George Harrison’s official site.
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Monday, June 7, 2010 12:03PM - By Travis Woods
Because no one has ever, ever misinterpreted the lyrics of the Beatles or their message, MVD Visual has announced the release of a DVD entitled PAUL McCARTNEY REALLY IS DEAD, The Last Testament of George Harrison, which continues and builds upon the hoax that Paul McCartney was killed in a 1966 car accident and replaced by a double, based on supposed clues in the Fab Four’s lyrics. Plus, the disc is being co-released by a distribution company known as Wienerworld, so you know it’s gotta be true.
According to MVD’s press release:
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Monday, May 17, 2010 10:39PM - By Anet Hovhanesian
Director Martin Scorsese broke big news at this year’s Cannes Film Festival when he revealed that his George Harrison documentary is complete and will be released in the upcoming year. The director is currently shopping for distributors along with Harrison’s widow, Olivia for the film entitled Living in the Material World: George Harrison.
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Wednesday, March 18, 2009 10:09PM - By Morelli
George Harrison’s son, Dhani Harrison, believes that starting a standalone website for digitally distributing The Beatles’ music is a practical option. Selling the Beatles back catalogue through iTunes isn’t satisfactory, and an online store could be revealed in the future. Harrison explains:
“We’re losing money every day. So what do you do? You have to have your own delivery system, or you have to do a good deal with Steve Jobs. But he says that a download is worth 99 cents, and we disagree.”
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