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Before He Was Fab

George Harrison's First American Visit

by: Jim Kirkpatrick

Just as the Beatles were gaining popularity in England, George Harrison visited his sister Louise in the US. While visiting Southern Illinois, George found out that the Beatles had achieved record sales of their new hit, "She Loves You," in England. George purchased one of the guitars he later used to play with the Beatles while in Southern Illinois. While here, he played with a local group, The Four Vests, at a VFW where it was said that George might make a good group member. The first Beatles record ever played in the US was played in Southern Illinois during George's visit. Before He Was Fab recounts these events - and much more! With the help of George's sister, Louise, Jim Kirkpatrick has extensively researched George Harrison's visit to provide a fascinating account of the early Beatle days.

Highlights include:

  • Extensively documented account of George's visit
  • Foreword by Louise Harrison, George's sister
  • 32 rare photographs
  • Published in June - 2000

Table of Contents:

 Preface - Jim Kirkpatrick
Foreword - Louise Harrison
1.
 The Evolution of 60's Rock
2.
 September 1963
3.
 Lou Moves to Benton
4.
 Lou Promotes the Beatles
5.
 George and Peter's Arrival
6.
 The WFRX Interview
7.
 Gabe McCarty
8.
 Shopping for Records
9.
 The Rickenbacker Guitar
10.
 The Four Vests Play Eldorado
11.
 The Boccie Ball Club
12.
 Odds and Ends
Figures
13.
 Coping with Beatlemania
14.
 Lou Leaves Benton
15.
 Efforts to Save "Beatle House"
16.
 Investors Purchase House
Postscript
Illustration Credits
Notes
Acknowledgements

 

200 pages - ISBN 1-889899-05-4 - $14.95


Also Available:

A Beatle in Benton, Illinois:
The Musical Birthplace of the Beatles in America

Video Produced by Bob Bartel

Almost two hours of video describing events surrounding George Harrison's visit to Southern Illinois. Interviews with all the major players in Before he was FAB. Now in expanded producer's cut version. Additional footage includes a one-hour interview with Louise Harrison.

Video - $19.95


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