George Harrison
1 portrait of George Harrison
George Harrison
by Mike McCartney
bromide print, early 1960s
12 in. x 9 7/8 in. (304 mm x 251 mm)
Purchased, 2001
Photographs Collection
NPG x88781
Sitterback to top
- George Harrison (1943-2001), Musician; member of The Beatles. Sitter in 78 portraits.
Artistback to top
- (Peter) Michael ('Mike') McCartney (McGear) (1944-), Musician; member of The Scaffold and photographer. Artist or producer of 11 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.
This portraitback to top
'QUICK MIKE, TAKE A PICTURE OF ME WITH JOE BROWN'S GUITAR, BEFORE HE COMES BACK FROM THE BOGS': The Silver Beatles were second on the bill to Joe Brown (and his 'bruvers') at the Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Merseyside and spotting that Joe had gone for a little light relief in the interval (leaving his treasured 'brass strapped' guitar behind) George insisted on a quick flash, before his return.
Caption originates from Remember: The Recollections and Photographs of Mike McCartney, 1992
Placesback to top
- Place made and portrayed: United Kingdom: England, Merseyside (Tower Ballroom, New Brighton, Wirral, Merseyside)
Events of 1960back to top
Current affairs
Prince Andrew is born, the third child of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip.The Contraceptive Pill is introduced in England, dramatically changing the nation's approach to sex and relationships, and significantly contributing to the 1960s culture of liberation.
Art and science
Penguin books defend D.H. Lawrence's Lady Chatterley's Lover against charges of obscenity by demonstrating that the novel was of literary merit. The 'not guilty' verdict was seen as a victory for free speech and marked the beginning if a new era of liberalism.The satirical revue Beyond the Fringe launches the careers of Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Dudley Moore and Jonathan Miller.
International
Harold Macmillan delivers his 'wind of change' speech to the South African Parliament in Cape Town, announcing Britain's decision to grant independence to many of her colonies. The speech recognised the emergence of African nationalism, and criticised the policy of Apartheid in South Africa.Comments back to top
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