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Famous as :

Singer

Birth Name :

George Harrison

Birth Date :

February 24, 1943

Birth Place :

Liverpool, Merseyside, England

Spouse :

Pattie Boyd (model, 21-Jan-66 - 9-Jun-77), Olivia Trinidad Arias (1-Sep-78 - 29-Nov-01) (his death)

Claim to fame :

Album "All Things Must Pass" (1970)

Elvis Presley Reclaimed His Predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity

October 31, 2007 01:10:09

It's been 30 years since his death, but still scores well, very well indeed, in case of cash. The late King of Rock n Roll has reclaimed his predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity.

Having his Graceland taking in an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, Elvis seizes the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's seventh annual list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, again, after he last topped the list in 2005.

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The Walk of Fame Recipients for the Year 2008

June 22, 2007 02:06:16

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Walk of Fame Committee announced on Wednesday June 20th the Walk of Fame recipients for 2008. Among the many names mentioned there are the likes of , , , and , who are all granted Hollywood stars in the recording category.

On the Motion Pictures category, the recipients are Angela Bassett, , Stan Lee, The Munchkins (from "The Wizard of Oz"), and The Westmores of Hollywood, a longtime show business makeup family.

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The Beatles Lyrics to Go Under the Hammer

January 11, 2007 01:01:38

Fans of music legend will have the chance to owe one of their possessions as the original handwritten lyrics of the band's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" are set to go under the hammer Monday January 15th.

The 's handwritten lyrics are to be auctioned alongside George Martins' orchestral score, specially composed to accompany a demo of the track in the 2006 the Beatles' remix album "".

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George Harrison's Guitar Up for Auction

November 21, 2006 10:11:14

A guitar owned by of is to go under the hammer for a special auction in London later this month.

The coveted Maton MS500 Mastersound, which was played by the late Beatle at the height of Beatlemania in 1963, is expected to raise about £100,000 when it is auctioned on November 30th at Cooper Owen's Music Legends auction.

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Forbes' Top-Earning Dead Celebrities

October 26, 2006 11:10:53

It's been twelve years after his death that , singer-songwriter, is making another record. The late rocker, whose wealth in an estimated $50 million between October 2005 and October of this year, tops the top spot on Forbes' 6th annual Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list.

In the last 12 months, Cobain reportedly earned $50 million, which is said largely due to his widow, , who sold a stake in his song catalog to publishing company Primary Wave. The once proclaimed King of Pop , who died in 1977 and reigned as the top earner from 2001 to 2005, slips to 2nd spot with earnings of $42 million.

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The Beatles' "Love" to be Released Next Month

October 04, 2006 09:10:00

is back and about to give fans their newest music album. The new effort, titled "", was created from a past suggestion by the late and Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté.

Producer Sir George Martin and his son, Giles Martin were the two persons working on the set after getting permission from , Ringo Starr, 's widow Yoko Ono, and George Harrison's widow Olivia Harrison.

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No. 1 Top-Earning Dead Celebrity Is Elvis Presley

October 29, 2005 10:10:43

King of Rock and Roll still has the power. The grave doesn't restrict his charm. The late music legend proves that he is the king and none can beat him.

The Memphis singer who died in 1977 has topped a list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities compiled by business magazine Forbes. Generated $45m for his estate this year through royalties, it's the fifth consecutive year that Elvis has topped the list, beating Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz in 2nd with $35m.

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