George Harrison

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George Harrison Fast Facts:

Attended high school with Paul McCartney, who was one year older.
Already released two solo albums, Wonderwall Music and Electronic Sound, before the Beatles broke up in 1970.
Formed a film production company, Handmade Films, and produced 23 movies, including Monty Python's Life of Brian, Mona Lisa and Time Bandits.
Was a Formula 1 racing fan and owned a McLaren F1 car.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the Beatles on January 20, 1988 and as a solo artist on March 15, 2004.
An assailant broke into his home in 1999 and stabbed Harrison seven times before his wife Olivia knocked him over the head with a lamp.

George Harrison Relationships:
Harold Harrison - Father
Louise Harrison - Mother
Harry Harrison - Brother
Pete Harrison - Brother
Louise Harrison - Sister
Pattie Boyd - Ex-wife
Olivia Harrison - Wife
Dhani Harrison - Son
George Harrison Awards:
1967 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1972 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1967 Grammy: Best Contemporary Album - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Music Video - Long Form - Winner
1964 Grammy: Best New Artist - Winner
1964 Grammy: Best Performance By A Vocal Group - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
1989 Grammy: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Music Video - Short Form - Winner
1970 Oscar: Best Achievement in Music (Original Song Score) - Winner
1970 Grammy: Best Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or A Television Special - Winner
2003 Grammy: Best Pop Instrumental Performance - Winner
1964 BAFTA Awards: Most Promising Newcomer to Film - Nominee