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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:
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Preface - Jim Kirkpatrick |
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Foreword - Louise Harrison |
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1.
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The Evolution of 60's Rock |
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2.
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September 1963 |
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3.
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Lou Moves to Benton |
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4.
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Lou Promotes the Beatles |
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5.
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George and Peter's Arrival |
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6.
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The WFRX Interview |
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7.
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Gabe McCarty |
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8.
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Shopping for Records |
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9.
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The Rickenbacker Guitar |
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10.
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The Four Vests Play Eldorado |
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11.
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The Boccie Ball Club |
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12.
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Odds and Ends |
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Figures |
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13.
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Coping with Beatlemania |
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14.
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Lou Leaves Benton |
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15.
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Efforts to Save "Beatle House" |
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16.
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Investors Purchase House |
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Postscript |
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Illustration Credits |
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Notes |
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Acknowledgements |
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| 200 pages
- ISBN 1-889899-05-4
- $14.95 |
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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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