George Harrison Said His First Guitar Teacher Had an Enormous Influence on Him

George Harrison quickly became obsessed with rock ‘n’ roll when he was a kid. He begged his mother to buy him a guitar. Thankfully she obliged. His father was supportive as well, at least initially. Harold Harrison arranged his son’s first guitar lessons, and they changed young George’s life forever.

George loved performing for his family. “He had these animal puppets,” his sister, Louise, said, “and he’d do skits with them for us. He was funny and outgoing and the family doted on him.”

According to Louise, George had fun growing up and was “always the center of attention.” Even then, George made up silly songs like “I’m a Pink Toothbrush, You’re a Blue Toothbrush” and yodeled along with Hank Williams on “Blue Yodel 94.”

When he came home from school, he’d put on the radio and listen to tunes from Jimmie Rodgers, Big Bill Broonzy, Slim Whitman, and various English music-hall numbers.

Source: cheatsheet.com

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