Summer of 1953

 The Harrison Family enjoy a holiday on the beach during the summer of 1953.   

Paul's infamous 21st birthday party

 

In Memory of Mr. Epstein

 October 17, 1967 

Harrison Family gathering

 

I have these photos as July 4, 1967 - but why would George and Pattie wear such heavy coats in July?  Maybe that photograph does not fit with the others. 

George back at home

 

November 29, 1976

The Harrison crew

 

55 Years ago...

 

January 21, 1966

The White House Visit

 

Estelle

 

Father and Son at Friar Park

You look wonderful tonight

Backstage with Dad

Backstage at Salt Lake City

They put a man on the Moon

Did you ever wonder what the Beatles were doing the day man first stepped on the moon?   Well, friends, on July 20, 1969, it was one small step for man and one first viewing of the rough cut of "Let it Be" for Beatles.   This version was an hour longer and included more of John and Yoko.   George's parents were in town and so they came to watch the film as well. 

After the showing, a party was held at The Revolution thrown by David Frost to celebrate the moon landing.   George has said that he remembers staying up with his Dad watching man walk on the moon.   

Yoko took photos that day.  It is on that mystery stolen film that appeared a few years back.

Happy Birthday to Mama Harrison

Louise and Harold Harrison's autographs on the back of a Beatles Fan Club card (from my collection)

As you all know, I am in the midst of writing a book about the Beatles Fan Clubs in North America.  I am a little over half way finished with it and have done a ton of research.    The one thing I really learned so far is that George mum, Louise was an awesome woman!    She was a lot of fun, enjoyed dancing and loved George's fans.  She went out of her way to answer fan mail and contribute to American fan club newsletters.   

Today is actually my mom's birthday as well, so happy birthday to my mom and to Mrs. Louise Harrison. 

One more goodbye

The Beatles' Fathers

This Father's Day I want to honor the Fathers and Father figures of the Beatles.     Both Paul and George were raised by their biological fathers.    They were hard-working men that influenced their love of music and helped them become the men they became later in life.       John's father was absent for his life, and so those shoes were filled by his Aunt Mimi's husband, George.    Ringo's father was also absent, however, his mum re-married a kind and loving man, Harry, that treated Ringo like his own son.  Even as an adult, Ringo thought of Harry as his father.    We are thankful for these four men from Liverpool for playing a part in helping John, Paul, George and Ringo become the four guys that we all came to love.

Harold , Freda and Louise

Harrison family gathering

Stop by the Harrison household