How Close Was George Harrison With His Beatles Bandmates?

George Harrison and Paul McCartney bonded over guitar and music, which was the start of Harrison’s journey as the lead guitarist of the Beatles.

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He was often referred to as the shy and quiet Beatle, but one wild night in Hamburg, Germany, proved otherwise.

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The band had their first club performance and later lodged in an old, rundown cinema in Hamburg.

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This was where Harrison lost his virginity while his bandmates cheered him on.

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The Beatles spent a lot of time with strippers, and it became normal for them to walk in on each other having s*x.

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Harrison met Pattie Boyd in 1964, married her in 1966, and she divorced him in 1977.

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In 1978, Harrison married Olivia Arias, and they had one son, Dhani Harrison.

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Harrison used to be known for his quiet demeanor but quickly became more assertive and talkative.

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He was still mild compared to notoriously wild band members Lennon and McCartney.

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