November 30, 1965
21 years without George. Does that even seem possible? When I think about all of the great fans that got into The Beatles after George's death, I realize how fortunate I was to be alive when new George Harrison music was released. It always made me a little sad that he never toured so that I could see him, but I know that George lived happily, taking care of his garden at Friar Park and raising his son. He didn't owe me or anyone a concert. I joke a lot about how George was the "grumpy one," but really, I tease because I just like the guy so much -- grumpiness and all!
It was 20 years ago today
All of George's friends came to play....
The Concert For George was such a beautiful tribute to George Harrison. I really cannot think of a better tribute for him.
Remember when Paul McCartney was on the Oprah Winfrey Show? It was a HUGE deal at the time. So much so that they re-ran the episode just a few weeks after the original airing. Paul was there promoting Flaming Pie. Suddenly, Oprah claimed to have been the biggest Paul fan that ever walked the face of the earth, which made me laugh because I'd watched her show since the beginning in the 1980s and she never once had mentioned The Beatles or Paul before.
Paul sent me this lovely photo of him and Nancy today and wished me a happy Thanksgiving. Alright -- I am sure he sent it to all of you as well, and I am not special, but there is just something fun about seeing the name "Paul McCartney" come across my text messages and, for a second, thinking that Paul and I are old buddies and he is just sending me a pic of him and his wife.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Joe Wisbey posted this photo in the "Nothing is Real" group on Facebook along with the information that Geoff Wonfor, who directed The Beatles Anthology, has passed away. The Beatles Anthology is still a masterpiece as far as I'm concerned. Sorry to hear that he is no longer with us.