May 24, 2024, 6:09 PM
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Tribute to George Harrison's Childhood Home in Liverpool

Highlights
  • Tribute blue plaque to be unveiled at George Harrison's childhood home in Liverpool.
  • His widow finds the plaque to be a source of pride.
  • George Harrison, the late Beatle, would be 'touched' by the gesture.
Story

George Harrison, a member of the famous band The Beatles, used to live in a regular red-brick house in Liverpool. A blue plaque will now mark this house as his former home. The plaque is a way to honor him and his family feels proud of it. George lived in this house from his birth in 1943 until he was almost seven years old. He described the house as "OK" in his memoir, saying it was like a house on a famous TV show with no garden. George's parents were from the same area, and his family left the house in 1950. Even though George's songwriting was not as recognized as his bandmates John Lennon and Paul McCartney, he wrote famous songs like "Here Comes the Sun" and "Something." He was also interested in Indian music and philosophy. The mayor of Liverpool said George will always be remembered as one of the city's greatest sons. George's widow, Olivia, will unveil the blue plaque at his birthplace. She mentioned that George had fond memories of his childhood home, where he had to hide during bombings. The family was very close-knit. Olivia also shared that George learned to play the guitar at a young age and was influenced by eastern music and philosophy. After The Beatles disbanded, George released successful albums and was involved in charitable work. He was part of the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys. Olivia expressed that the blue plaque is a source of pride for the Harrison family and a way to honor George's legacy.

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