English rock star; lead guitarist of the Beatles (1943-2001)

George Harrison, MBE (February 24, 1943 – November 29, 2001http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/obituaries/george_harrison/default.stm) Nicknamed "The Darkhorse", was an Academy Award and Grammy Award-winning English musician best known as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Following the band's demise, Harrison had a career as a solo artist and later as part of the Traveling Wilburys super group. He was also a film producer, with his production company Handmade Films, involving people as diverse as Monty Python and Madonna.

George Harrison is the eponymous album release by George Harrison in 1979. It was recorded during a period of domestic happiness which saw Harrison marry Olivia Trinidad Arias, while also producing a son, Dhani, all during George Harrison's making in 1978.