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After The Beatles made it big, George was more in the background. He was labeled "the quiet Beatle". It was John and Paul who did most of the singing and song writing. George did write a few songs in the early days and he sang lead vocals on at least one song on each album. George met Patti Boyd on the set while filming the movie, "A Hard Day's Night", and married her within a year.
In 1965 George began getting into Indian culture, which began to reflect itself in The Beatles music. He bought a sitar, an East Indian instrument, and it was first used on John's song, "Norwegian Wood". George's song writing abilities improved during this time and he made more contributions.
In August 1967, as a result of George's influence and interest, The Beatles traveled to Wales for a weekend seminar with the guru, Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. In 1968, The Beatles flew to India for an extended course of study under the Maharishi.
In the late 1960's George's song writing abilities continued to develop and many thought of him as being close to an equal of Lennon/McCartney. Before the breakup, George was often frustrated that not more of his songs were put on Beatles albums.
After the breakup of The Beatles, George's solo career began with a bang. He released "All Things Must Pass", a three album set which sold very well. In 1971 George headed up a benefit concert for Bangladesh in New York City. George was joined on stage by Ringo Starr and other well known musicians.
George and Patti got divorced and Patti fell in love and married George's long time friend, Eric Clapton. Later George married Olivia and they have a son, Dhani. In 1988 George joined long time friends Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynn and released their first album under the name, The Traveling Wilbury's.
Although George remained interested in music, he didn't want to be in the music business full time.
George has always valued his privacy and his religion. He said at one time, "I'm a gardener. I plant flowers and watch them grow."
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