Here's George

ric330 · Post by **ric330** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:20 pm

The quiet one, I wonder if he had a lead foot.
George has inspired me through the years in so many ways. I really like pulling out his albums and hearing his interesting chord progressions and that unique slide work.
Cool pic of a young George...

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:29 pm

Since George raced Formula 1 race cars, let's hope he was a led foot. Listen to the song "Faster". It is inspired by racing. It is on the self titled "George Harrison" album.

That is a great shot of him.

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:36 pm

He also had quite a wreck on the LA freeway around '73. Patti went into the windshield.

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:40 pm

What F1 cars did he drive?

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:41 pm

"Patti went into the windshield"

No seatbelts, huh?

soundmasterg · Post by **soundmasterg** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:56 pm

DId he actually drive the F1 cars, or just own F1 cars that others drove?

I know that he was very much into racing, and really admired fast cars of all types. In the 60's he had his Aston Martin DB5 and a Ferrari that he and the other Beatles would drive around, and he drives Ringo and Paul around in his McLaren F1 in the Anthology stuff.

Cool pic!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:23 pm

Well, despite all his exotica, a '64 Chrysler found its way to his door? That's a sweetheart of a convert.

studiotwosession · Post by **studiotwosession** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 3:49 pm

I think George hit the glass, too. It was ages ago but there was a photo of them standing next to the car on the freeway, blood on their heads and all, perhaps it was a year or two later than '73 as I think it was in People Magazine or some such rag.

simer4001 · Post by **simer4001** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 4:16 pm

I think it was Formula 1 cars! I have a picture of him in the racing suit at the track. Now whether or not he was driving a car is anyone's guess, but if he weren't, why would he wear the gear? I'll look for the picture Jeff and see if I can post it.

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:32 pm

He came out to the F1 GP here in Australia a few times - a real fan.

beatlefreak · Post by **beatlefreak** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 5:48 pm

I've heard that George was good friends with Mario Andretti.

wj350 · Post by **wj350** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 2:26 am

I think both he and Paul enjoyed their sports cars. That photo with the Chrysler looks similar to some shots from their time in the US....

Bill

shamustwin · Post by **shamustwin** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:54 am

Almost nobody wore seatbelts in '73...wasn't a law requiring it yet.

britye · Post by **britye** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 12:45 pm

I pretty sure the photo w/ the Chrysler was taken in Fla. while they were doing the Sullivan Show. That is a sweet looking ride. probably cost less than 3k in 64. I wonder if it still exists and what it would be worth today with a Beatle connection

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 5:47 pm

at the Canadial Grand Prix 2001, Montreal

in his BMW powered "Rocket"