I remember being a kid in 1968 when my oldest brother John brought home the Beatles White album, I remember all us siblings in my brother’s room listening to it over and over. I was 8 years old, I was never allowed to touch anything in my brothers room but I was grateful that he let his kid brother in his room. What great memories but I just realized that I’ve outlived one of my childhood heroes. I was so shocked and sad when I heard George passed away. I give a lot of credit to George’s influence on my which turned me towards picking up a guitar. But yeah watching this I realize I have outlived George by 10 years. It’s difficult to wrap my head around how I have lived ten years longer than my idol growing up, a man I had great admiration for. Obviously I was too young to have seen the Beatles live and I don’t even know if they ever played in Canada or not but those 4 guys from Liverpool, England had such a huge influence on a family that lived in a small village in northern, Ontario. I doubt any of them knew this place even existed but w e definitely knew they existed. It’s incredible the impact their music has had on the world. RIP George and John
George, my favorite Beatle, has left us with a profound sense of spirituality that encourages us to reflect on eternal life. Like Einstein, he believed that we transition from our physical bodies to a different dimension of peace and tranquility. We will always miss you, George. Thank you for your music and your contributions to the world of music.
My solicetor , had offices a few hundred yards , from the entrance of Friars Park , , though I never saw George around town , or meet him , I see Carl Perkins , just walking around town , one day , and said hello , and he was so friendly just enjoying the laid back vibes of town , I said to him , I would have loved to get his autograph , but did nt have pen or paper , and he said hold on I ve got this in my jacket pocket , would this do , it was his flight arrival card for heathrow airport london , with his name / signature , date of birth on / profestion , which he had filled in as entertainer , and the iceing on the cake , to the question of where he was staying in the uk , he had filled in FRIARS PARK . George certainly had a great taste in special friends ,to stay , for sure ! its one of my treasures I keep in my studio in France . cheers , and thankyou for this great share ! other locals , where Gary Moore / Dusty Springfield / Kate Bush . ritchie .