Important Dates in George Harrison’s Post-Beatles Career

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1970-Releases All Things Must Pass, a triple record that turned out to be George’s most successful
album. Many songs come from the late Beatle days. Ringo plays on it, as does Eric Clapton, Billy
Preston, and many others.


1971-Organizes the Concert for Bangladesh, the first rock benefit concert. Very successful, and
features many of the people on All Things Must Pass, and a surprise appearance by Bob Dylan.


1973-80-Continues recording albums with varying success. Divorces wife Patti in 1977, who then
marries Eric Clapton (who wrote the earlier song “Layla” about her). Tours the U.S. in 1974.


1976-Sued for plagiarism on the song “My Sweet Lord,” which purportedly bears resemblance to the
Chiffons’ hit “He’s So Fine.” George is found guilty of “unconscious plagiarism” and is ordered to
pay a hefty fine.


1977-78- Marries Olivia Arias, an American, who gives birth to their son Dhani.


1987-88-After being out of the spotlight for many years, releases Cloud Nine, a popular comeback
that spawns a #1 hit, “Got My Mind Set on You.” Joins the Traveling Wilburys, a pop supergroup made
up of Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, and Roy Orbison.


1991-Tours Japan with Eric Clapton.


1999-Harrison is stabbed by an intruder in his house and suffers a punctured lung.


2001-After battling throat and lung cancer for several years, George Harrison dies on November 29
at age 58.


2002-Eric Clapton organizes the Concert for George, a moving tribute concert that features people
close to George. Some of the stars include Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Tom Petty,
Eric Clapton, and many others. Go watch it!


2004-Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


2011- Martin Scorsese’s documentary George Harrison: Living in the Material World is released to
excellent reviews. Watch this too!


George’s son Dhani plays in a band called “thenewno2.”


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