George Harrison
George Harrison was the lead guitarist of The Beatles, known for his deep interest in Indian music and spirituality. His incorporation of the sitar into popular music, particularly in the song 'Norwegian Wood,' helped introduce Indian instruments to a broader audience and showcased the cultural fusion of the 1960s.
Born on Feb 25, 1943 (82 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 | 6.50 | 0.05% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 40,354 | $2,700,000 | 1,605$ |
| India | 2 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 487,548 | $2,900,000 | 1,025$ |
| United States | 1 | 9.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,645 | $21,000,000 | 3,848$ |
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 16,159 | $1,700,000 | 723$ |
| Peru | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 12,442 | $230,000 | 87$ |
| Spain | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 17,014 | $1,400,000 | 509$ |
| Romania | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,592 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 38,137 | 14 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Totals | 10 | 1,915,900,737 | 641,768 | $30,186,900 | 7,899$ |
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Recent Mentions
Spain:
George Harrison organized the first major benefit concert for Bangladesh in 1971.
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Liechtenstein:
George Harrison was also present at the Interlagos racetrack during the Formula 1 event.
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Romania:
George Harrison was a guitarist, composer, and member of The Beatles, contributing to famous songs like 'Here Comes the Sun' and 'Something.'
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Peru:
George Harrison was ordered to pay half a million dollars for plagiarizing a melody.
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Canada:
Paul Simon mentioned performing Homeward Bound with George Harrison in 1976.
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United States:
Paul Simon mentioned performing a song on the show with George Harrison in 1976.
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United Kingdom:
George Harrison once came up to Ian Smith to say hello and asked for his signature.
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United Kingdom:
George Harrison was mentioned as the Beatles bandmate who handled lead guitar duties on 'A Hard Day’s Night'.
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India:
George Harrison, a member of The Beatles, inspired Wim Wenders with his use of the sitar in music.
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India:
George Harrison found an unexpected champion in the sitar with his song 'Norwegian Wood'.
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