George Harrison was one of the most adored and accomplished musicians of the rock 'n' roll era. His brilliant, understated guitar playing helped define the sound of the Beatles, and his songs - including 'Something', 'Here Comes The Sun' and 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps' - are among the group's finest.
In this definitive tribute featuring a new foreword by Olivia Harrison, the editors of 'Rolling Stone' magazine have drawn on their archives and hundreds of photographs, both the iconographic and the rarely seen, to celebrate the life and career of one of the most important musicians in rock 'n' roll history.
The book chronicles the guitarist's life before, during and after the Beatles. Contributing editor Mikal Gilmore offers an expansive, thoughtful new essay, 'The Mystery Inside George'. 'Rolling Stone' senior editor David Fricke tells the stories behind Harrison's best-known songs, and offers a guide to 25 essential Harrison recordings. Harrison also features news stories and interviews with the guitarist from throughout 'Rolling Stone' history - from his first Q&A with the magazine, in 1968, to his last, a 1987 interview with 'Rolling Stone' contributing editor Anthony DeCurtis.
The book also collects more than 100 photographs - from intimate, never-before-seen family photos to iconic images of Harrison as a member of the world's most photographed band. The work of nine renowned photographers is featured in a stunning 60-page gallery.
