Remembering George Harrison On Birthday

Today, February 25th, marks what would have been George Harrison's 68th birthday. It's hard to believe he's been gone for almost 10 years.

George wrote some of the best songs not only with the Beatles but as a solo artist. Frank Sinatra called 'Something' one of the greatest love songs ever written. During the Beatle years, George penned classics 'If I Needed Someone', 'Taxman', 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps', 'Here Comes The Sun', and more.

His collaborations were notable too, as he formed a supergroup with Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne as The Traveling Wilburys.

Beyond the music, I don't believe we would have had the huge charity concerts without George. His Concert For Bangladesh in 1971 was arguably the first major fundraiser of its kind to benefit famine relief. It featured a host of special guests including Bob Dylan, Badfinger, Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, and Ringo Starr. That show was the model for Live Aid, Concert for Kampuchea, and others featuring multiple artists performing for a cause.

The 'Concert For George' filmed in 2002 is streaming all day today on George's website to commemorate his birthday. It's a great show with Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Billy Preston, and Ringo Starr all paying tribute to the man and his music. Check it out at georgeharrison.com