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 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 28,925 | $2,700,000 | 1,150$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 14,497 | $250,000 | 188$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,025 | $700,000 | 568$ |
| Totals | 3 | 95,778,324 | 50,447 | $3,650,000 | 1,906$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
George Harrison is a member of the Beatles who explored new musical instruments like the sitar.
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United Kingdom:
I started to listen to the Beatles just because George Harrison and Paul McCartney were committed vegetarians.
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Romania:
George Harrison was referred to as 'the quiet Beatle,' a title that resonates with Charlie Watts' own reserved nature.
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Ireland:
George Harrison’s maternal grandfather, John French, was born in Co Wexford.
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Greece:
George Harrison is featured in the documentary and was one of the original members of The Beatles.
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Brazil:
George Harrison passed away in 2001 but is remembered for his contributions to The Beatles.
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Canada:
George Harrison was a member of the Beatles and worked on the series in 1994-1995.
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Romania:
He organized the Concert for Bangladesh, the first major charity concert in history.
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Australia:
George Harrison supported John Lennon in wanting to keep Allen Klein as the Beatles' manager.
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United Kingdom:
George Harrison agreed to fund Life of Brian because he wanted to see it.
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