Heartbeat '86 Charity concet

 

March 15, 1986 --  George made a super surprise appearance at the end of the Heartbeat '86 concert. 

“George didn’t arrive until late so nobody saw him. He turned up at about 9pm while the show was in full swing. He hadn’t done any soundcheck or rehearsal. It was that last minute!

“The stage was packed not only with the bands but also the backroom team. They all wanted to be onstage with George Harrison.

“It was a thrill to see him singing with Robert and the rest. I was on a massive adrenalin rush, bouncing round the place.”

Free as a Bird sessions

 

Nobody's Child

 July 18, 1990 

I Call Your Name

 

March 28, 1990

I love Ringo's performance of "I Call Your Name," and what an All-Star lineup!

A night out

 February 5, 1990 

For the Love of Quincy

 

When I heard of the passing of famed music producer Quincy Jones yesterday, I did what I typically do -- I go through my photo files to find photographs of that person with one of the Beatles to share in remembrance.   As I was locating pictures, I was struck by just how affectionate Paul McCartney was with Quince Jones.  In almost every photo that wasn't taken during a recording session, Paul has his arm around him, is kissing him, hugging him, etc.  It is evident that Paul has a lot of love and respect for Quincy and the music he produced. 

A few years ago, Quincy said some really bizarre things about the Beatles in an interview.  He claimed that Paul was the worst bass player ever and that Ringo didn't even play the drums on many albums.  Quincy reached out to Paul after the interview was published and said that he never really said those things, that he didn't know what happened, and that he loves the Beatles.  Paul believed him, and it didn't cause any issues between them.  

Rest in Peace Quincy. 

George playing the sax

 

George and Friends at La Caprice

 

In the 1980s, the La Caprice restaurant in London was a trendy place to go, especially for celebrities.  George was spotted there with a group of friends (many of whom I am sure you recognize) in 1987.  

Any Road

 

Baby You're a Star

 

April 14, 2009 -

On this date, George Harrison received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  I recall at the time feeling a little put off that George kept receiving awards after his death.  Why couldn't they have given him a star on the Walk of Fame during his lifetime?

Anyhow -- a lot of famous people showed up for the unveiling of the star.  Besides Oliva and Dhani, Paul was also there (no sign of Ringo though).  Also present was Joe Walsh, Tom Hanks, Eric Idle, Tom Petty,  and Jeff Lynne.

I won't back down

 March 22, 1989

Jeff Lynne looks like the third wheel

 

The birth of the Traveling Wilburys

 I found this photo and information the Roy Orbison Facebook page. 

After a little detective work, I found that Roy played in Anaheim at the Celebrity Theater on April 9, 1988.  

Pictured are: Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison Jr and some of Roy’s backing band.

Backstage at a Roy concert in Anaheim, California.

After recording the song “Handle With Care” and spending some days together casually, George Harrison wanted to record an album as a band.

Moments before this picture was taken, George Harrison gave the pitch for the band, got down on his knee to ask Roy to join the band. Roy said “yes” immediately.

There was no name for the band yet. By the next time they met, George had record company backing and the name - The Traveling Wilburys!

Picture taken by Barbara Orbison. 

Celebrating Cloud 9

 

Carl/Harrison

Dwight Haldeman photographs 

 July 1989 at Friar Park 

George points it out

 

September 23, 1983

Barb and Jeff

 

Visiting Warner Brother's

 

Daycare Centers and Night School

 

Recording of  one of my top 5 songs of all time:  Handle With Care