The son of a bus driver, George Harrison was born in the Hunts Cross area of Liverpool on 25 February 1943.

Aged 14, he bought a £3 guitar, music replaced his academic studies and, a year later, his mastery of more than the mere basic chords brought about his induction into The Quarrymen, a group which featured John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

After learning their trade and honing their musical abilities in British
clubs and on Hamburg's notorious Reeperbahn the group, now known as The Beatles, settled their line-up in 1962 with the addition of a drummer,
Ringo Starr.

Aged just 26 when The Beatles finally split, George Harrison threw himself
into meditation and gardening, transforming the vast grounds of his house, Friar's Park in Henley on Thames.

George Harrison was a long time friend of the Hare Krsna movement, often calling himself a 'plainclothes devotee.' Interested in Eastern philosophy and music.

His critically-acclaimed triple album, All Things Must Pass, featured the
hit single 'My Sweet Lord'. He included the chanting of Hare Krsna in this famous recording, which introduced the Holy Name to millions. He met Srila Prabhupada on numerous occasions, and visited ISKCON temples around the world. He is also recognized for donating Bhaktivedanta Manor (U.K) to the Krsna Consciousness Movement for use as a temple and ashram. He also helped to publish Srila Prabhupada's books, and wrote the introduction for the "Krsna" book.

Many devotees today are reflecting on the contributions of George Harrison to ISKCON, and remembering with appreciation his efforts to introduce Krsna's names around the world. For many devotees, George was personally responsible for their introduction and interest in Krsna Consciousness, and we therefore owe him our collective thanks.

Please click on this link to hear the music for 'My Sweet Lord' from the album - All Things Must Pass.

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