Topic: George Harrison
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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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George Harrison:10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes from George Harrison, "the Quiet Beatle."
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In Pictures: India landmarks
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In Pictures: Bob Dylan turns 70
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George Harrison: 5 best books for his 68th birthday
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Richie Havens dies, leaves Woodstock marathon legacy (+video)
Richie Havens dies: A folk singer and guitarist, Richie Havens performed for three hours at the 1969 Woodstock Festival. Havens biggest commercial success came with his cover of George Harrison's "Here Comes the Sun."
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Alvin Lee, Ten Years After founder, electrified at Woodstock
Alvin Lee and Ten Years After released ten albums together featuring the group's mix of blues, swing jazz and rock and toured the US 28 times in seven years.
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The 25 best musicians of the Rock era
Who took the top slots for the best artists in the Rock-and-Roll era? Check out the full list.
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Ravi Shankar bridged cultures by bringing sitar to the West, but at a cost
Ravi Shankar collaborated with some of the biggest names in rock, jazz, and classical music. But in India critics said he was commercializing spiritual sitar music that was not properly understood.
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Sitar virtuoso Ravi Shankar bridged India and the West
Labeled 'the godfather of world music' by Beatle George Harrison, Ravi Shankar helped millions of Westerners — classical, jazz, and rock lovers — discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
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Ravi Shankar: Sitar virtuoso and father of the rock benefit concert (+video)
Ravi Shankar: George Harrison called him "the godfather of world music." Ravi Shankar helped millions of classical, jazz and rock lovers discover the centuries-old traditions of Indian music.
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Top Picks: TEDTalks on Netflix, a family circus on PBS, and more
Martin Scorsese examines the Quiet Beatle, Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem supply old-fashioned country music, and more top picks.
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George Harrison:10 quotes on his birthday
10 quotes from George Harrison, "the Quiet Beatle."
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George Harrison's sister Louise plans a book about the Beatles
Louise Harrison's new book will detail the band's rise to fame and offer insight into Harrison's later years.
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Ukulele: The little guitar that could
The tiny ukulele is back, with a new generation of pickers, crooners – even brooding rockers – plinking away and singing its praises.
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Paul McCartney at Wrigley Field: Concert review
McCartney is on a barnstorming tour of five of North America’s top baseball stadiums this summer, an itinerary that may look sparse in a datebook but is ending up to be the most exhilarating performance run of his career.
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In Pictures: India landmarks
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From gold rush to gold standard: history's filigree
A timeline of the precious metal's effects on the world – from gold rush to gold standard.
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Rock 'n' Roll: Nostalgic for the summer of 1971
One rock and roll lover reminisces about the songs a twelve year-old loved in 1971 as much as a man does in 2011.
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In Pictures: Bob Dylan turns 70
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American Idol contestants rock, Paul McDonald peaks
American Idol contestants put on the best Idol show of the season Wednesday with rock 'n' roll hits. Paul McDonald and Scotty McCreery showed American Idol fans what they can do.
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George Harrison: 5 best books for his 68th birthday
The one they called the "quiet Beatle" was born on Feb. 25, 1943 – which would have made today his 68th birthday. If you've been missing the man ranked at No. 21 on Rolling Stone's list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time," you can of course simply turn up the volume on "All Things Must Pass." Or you can pick up a book. I'd advise one of the five below.
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In Pictures: Teen Idol Hair
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Classic review: The Beatles
What can there possibly be that we don't already know about the Beatles? Read this book to find out.
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You Never Give Me Your Money
Veteran music reporter Peter Doggett offers a heartbreaking but fascinating account of the postbreakup Beatles.
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What do Keith Richards and Greg Mankiw have in common?
Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards and Harvard economics professor Greg Mankiw share more than you might think.
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Top Picks: Santana's 'Guitar Heaven,' Carlos the Jackal miniseries, 'The Queen' on DVD, and more
Santana's new 'Guitar Heaven' CD, Sundance Channel's dramatization of terrorist Carlos the Jackal in 'Carlos,' British TV's miniseries 'The Queen' on DVD, and more recommendations.
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In Pictures: Let's go sledding!
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2009 Gift Guide
Monitor picks for TV, movies, music, and games.
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Monsters of Folk: Making hits without the hype
Even in this age of iTunes and Rock band video games, the supergroup has found an audience and an album hit.
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