Today is your day Boomer! You read biographies because you want to dig deeper into the lives of people you find interesting. And so I did over the holidays by reading this new 2023 biography of Beatle George Harrison. Author/researcher Philip Norman calls George the "reluctant Beatle" in contrast to band-creator John, pushy Paul, and under-appreciated Ringo. But when you read accounts, be ready for the good and the bad: GOOD: George's parents had the same first names as mine; in their early days, the band would earn 3-4 pounds for a five-hour performance;the boys, still in their teens, acted like typical teenagers....stealing drinks and gawking at girls; George loved the small, simple ukelele more than his prized guitar; they all hated strict schools, George's father punched out the teacher when he strapped young George; and most of their songs were based on life experiences like love, loss, and fame. BAD: The Fab Four all fooled around on their wives leading to multiple divorces; the boys all did heavy drugs throughout their 20's; all four could not manage their money properly and ended up in multiple lawsuits; John was murdered, of course, but George almost died four times shortly after being stabbed 40 times by a demented Beatles' fan; they all smoked all day, every day; George died young of lung and throat cancer. Boomers, you learn things that maybe you didn't want to know! But I recommend the book...too much detail at times, but a very insightful look into George's life and his daily connections to the band. Cheers.

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