392279 01: (FILE PHOTO) Beatles guitarist and singer George Harrison performs December 3, 1963 during a concert. It was reported November 8, 2001 that Harrison is undergoing cancer treatment in a Staten Island, N.Y., hospital. Harrison, 58, died in Los Angeles after a long battle against cancer, a family friend said November 30, 2001. (Photo by Getty Images)
by H.B. Auld, Jr.
Happy birthday in heaven today to the late George Harrison. George, the lead guitarist of The Beatles and The Traveling Wilburys, as well as so many solo recordings, was born February 25, 1943, 80 years ago today. Rest In Peace, Georgie, and thank you for the many wonderful musical memories.