On This Day George Harrison Met the Quarrymen

George Harrison claimed the first time he saw the Quarrymen was at the Wilson Hall, opposite the bus depot in Garston, Liverpool. According to Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn, the date was most likely the first week in February 1958.

However, accounts vary. Author Barry Miles noted the date as being the group’s booking at the hall on December 7, 1957. Conversely, Quarrymen drummer Colin Hanton recalled being introduced to the young guitarist on March 13 at the Morgue Skiffle Cellar. Harrison’s mother Louise, meanwhile, claimed they met in a local chip shop.

To add to the confusion, former Quarryman Pete Shotton maintained that Paul McCartney led the group to Harrison’s house at 25 Upton Green in Speke.

Regardless of the confusion over the dates, George himself said of the meeting:

Source: Joe/beatlesbible.com

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