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    • Kestrel
      Kestrel last edited by

      Based on his excellent biography on Kate Bush, I had high expectations for Graeme Thomson'd biography on George Harrison, entitled 'Behind The Locked Door' (Omnibus Press). I had no reason to worry as its a superb book on George and is quite possibly the best biography that I've read on a former Beatle. Including 'notes and sources' and the index the book is 447 pages long with roughly the first 200 pages devoted to George's childhood and his Beatles years with the remaining pages devoted to George's life and career since. Where Graeme scores above other authors is in his research and interviewing new associates of his subject who have never been interviewed in any depth before. Subsequently 'Behind The Lock Door' turns up much new info behind the making of George's solo albums or the filming of his 1974 American tour for example. The 'Beatles story' has been told a thousand times of course but here (quite naturally enough) its told from George's perspective. So don't expect too many mentions of J,P & R, unless its relevant to something that George is experiencing. There are 55 nicely reproduced b/w photos which span George's life, a few of which I don't recall seeing before. The book overall is very well balanced and is fair to George. Graeme doesn't make George out to be a saint but at the same time he doesn't have an axe to grind against him either, which is more than can be said regarding some authors. If you are a George Harrison fan then 'Behind The Locked Door' is a 'must have'. .

      Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

      'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

      'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

      Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

      Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

      O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

      O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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      • 5th-beatle
        5th-beatle last edited by

        Thanks, I'll check it out.

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        • stuartshire
          stuartshire last edited by

          Thanks for the tip - fancied this myself ...

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          • Kestrel
            Kestrel last edited by

            I guess its tempting to wait for it to become available as a cheaper paperback but I would be very surprised if any George fan would be disappointed with the more expensive hardback. Its a great read.

            Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

            'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

            'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

            Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

            Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

            O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

            O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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              DrBeatle last edited by

              Funny you post this, I just started this book last night as it's the next one on my "to-read-and-review" pile . I've been looking forward to it for a while now, can't wait to delve in!

              "Sunday's on the phone to Monday, Tuesday's on the phone to me..."

              My Website: The Rock and Roll Chemist
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              • Nancy R
                Nancy R last edited by

                DrBeatle:

                Funny you post this, I just started this book last night as it's the next one on my "to-read-and-review" pile . I've been looking forward to it for a while now, can't wait to delve in!

                Now that is my kind of job--read books and review them!

                Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                  DrBeatle last edited by

                  Nancy R:

                  DrBeatle:

                  Funny you post this, I just started this book last night as it's the next one on my "to-read-and-review" pile . I've been looking forward to it for a while now, can't wait to delve in!

                  Now that is my kind of job--read books and review them!

                  It's a great gig! Now if I could only get paid for it (I'm a freelancer, I do it on the side...my day job pays the bills!)

                  "Sunday's on the phone to Monday, Tuesday's on the phone to me..."

                  My Website: The Rock and Roll Chemist
                  http://www.rnrchemist.blogspot.com
                  Twitter: @rocknrollchem

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                  • Fan4-45years
                    Fan4-45years last edited by

                    DrBeatle:

                    Nancy R:

                    DrBeatle:

                    Funny you post this, I just started this book last night as it's the next one on my "to-read-and-review" pile . I've been looking forward to it for a while now, can't wait to delve in!

                    Now that is my kind of job--read books and review them!

                    It's a great gig! Now if I could only get paid for it (I'm a freelancer, I do it on the side...my day job pays the bills!)

                    How well I know

                    Atlanta, GA, Omni, George Harrison, Thanksgiving 1974
                    Atlanta, GA, Paul and Linda McCartney, May 1, 1993
                    Missoula, MT, (sound check), Paul McCartney, August 5, 2014
                    Cleveland, OH, Ringo's Rock Hall Induction, April 18, 2015

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                      admin last edited by

                      Fan4-45years:

                      DrBeatle:

                      Nancy R:

                      DrBeatle:

                      Funny you post this, I just started this book last night as it's the next one on my "to-read-and-review" pile . I've been looking forward to it for a while now, can't wait to delve in!

                      Now that is my kind of job--read books and review them!

                      It's a great gig! Now if I could only get paid for it (I'm a freelancer, I do it on the side...my day job pays the bills!)

                      How well I know

                      well at least you both have jobs.

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                        DrBeatle last edited by

                        I'm 1/4 through this book and really enjoying it so far. While there haven't been a ton of new revelations (some small ones, but not a lot), it's doing a great job pulling all of the disparate bits of George's life and personality and painting a more comprehensive picture of the man.

                        "Sunday's on the phone to Monday, Tuesday's on the phone to me..."

                        My Website: The Rock and Roll Chemist
                        http://www.rnrchemist.blogspot.com
                        Twitter: @rocknrollchem

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                          DrBeatle last edited by

                          My review of this book is now up at my website: http://rnrchemist.blogspot.com/2013/11/book-review-george-harrison-behind.html

                          "Sunday's on the phone to Monday, Tuesday's on the phone to me..."

                          My Website: The Rock and Roll Chemist
                          http://www.rnrchemist.blogspot.com
                          Twitter: @rocknrollchem

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                          • Kestrel
                            Kestrel last edited by

                            Excellent review DrBeatle.

                            Wembley Empire Pool, London  (Wings) 21st October 1976.

                            'Take It Away' video shoot Elstree studios, London 23rd June 1982.

                            'Give My Regards To Broad Street' film premier, London 29th November 1984.

                            Docklands Arena rehearsal concert, London 5th February 1993.

                            Run Devil Run launch party, Equinox Club, London 30th September 1999.

                            O2 Arena, London 22nd December 2009.

                            O2 Arena, London 5th December 2011.

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                              DrBeatle last edited by

                              Thank you!

                              "Sunday's on the phone to Monday, Tuesday's on the phone to me..."

                              My Website: The Rock and Roll Chemist
                              http://www.rnrchemist.blogspot.com
                              Twitter: @rocknrollchem

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                                admin last edited by

                                I saw a new book about George on amazon.com. It's called George Harrison:From Behind That Locked Door by Graeme Tompson. I want to read it. Has anyone seen this book yet or read it?

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                                • beatlesfanrandy
                                  beatlesfanrandy last edited by

                                  Release date Jan. 2, 2015 (in the U.S.). Already out in the U.K. http://www.amazon.com/George-Harrison-Behind-Locked-Door/dp/1468310658/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1405822721&sr=1-7&keywords=george+harrison I'd definitely like to read this!

                                  Wings Over America - Cow Palace SF - June 1976. New World Tour - Anaheim Stadium - 4/17/93. Driving USA - Oakland Arena - 4/1/2002. US Tour - HP Pavilion - San Jose - 11/08/05. An Evening with Paul McCartney - The Joint at Hard Rock - Las Vegas - 4/19/09. Up & Coming Tour - Hollywood Bowl - 3/31/10. Walk of Fame Star Presentation - Hollywood - Feb. 2012. CBS-TV taping - The Night That Changed America (with Ringo!)  - L.A. Convention Center - Jan. 2014. Out There Tour -Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles - Aug. '14 and Petco Park - San Diego - Sept. '14. Petco Park - San Diego - June 2019.  Got Back Tour - SoFi Stadium - Los Angeles - May 2022

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                                  • favoritething
                                    favoritething last edited by

                                    DrBeatle:

                                    My review of this book is now up at my website: http://rnrchemist.blogspot.com/2013/11/book-review-george-harrison-behind.html

                                    Hi there, I have a couple of questions: 1) You talk about his musical decline after the early seventies, but does the book say that "Thirty-Three and 1/3" and "George Harrison" are bad albums? I think they're both great, with concise, melodic songs for the most part. (Same with "Cloud Nine.") 2) Why isn't the book called "Behind THAT Locked Door"? 😉

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                                    • beatlesfanrandy
                                      beatlesfanrandy last edited by

                                      favoritething:

                                      DrBeatle:

                                      My review of this book is now up at my website: http://rnrchemist.blogspot.com/2013/11/book-review-george-harrison-behind.html

                                      Hi there, I have a couple of questions: 1) You talk about his musical decline after the early seventies, but does the book say that "Thirty-Three and 1/3" and "George Harrison" are bad albums? I think they're both great, with concise, melodic songs for the most part. (Same with "Cloud Nine.") 2) Why isn't the book called "Behind THAT Locked Door"? 😉

                                      To your question two, I have two theories about it. One: I think it has more to do with how George lived than anything. He was a pretty private person, though he had many friends. So he lived behind a locked door, not an open one. Two: I don't know if the book is an authorized biography or Olivia OK'd it, so maybe the author could not get the rights to use the actual song title as the book title.

                                      Wings Over America - Cow Palace SF - June 1976. New World Tour - Anaheim Stadium - 4/17/93. Driving USA - Oakland Arena - 4/1/2002. US Tour - HP Pavilion - San Jose - 11/08/05. An Evening with Paul McCartney - The Joint at Hard Rock - Las Vegas - 4/19/09. Up & Coming Tour - Hollywood Bowl - 3/31/10. Walk of Fame Star Presentation - Hollywood - Feb. 2012. CBS-TV taping - The Night That Changed America (with Ringo!)  - L.A. Convention Center - Jan. 2014. Out There Tour -Dodger Stadium - Los Angeles - Aug. '14 and Petco Park - San Diego - Sept. '14. Petco Park - San Diego - June 2019.  Got Back Tour - SoFi Stadium - Los Angeles - May 2022

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                                      • jl4761
                                        jl4761 last edited by

                                        I heard about this, I am so happy that Ron Howard is going to do this project. If anyone should do this project, it should be Ron Howard. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

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                                        • Nancy R
                                          Nancy R last edited by

                                          jl4761:

                                          I heard about this, I am so happy that Ron Howard is going to do this project. If anyone should do this project, it should be Ron Howard. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!

                                          I think you posted this in the wrong thread.

                                          Omni, Atlanta, GA May 18, 1976, Feb. 17, 1990

                                          GA Dome, Atlanta, GA May 1, 1993

                                          Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA May 12, 2002

                                          FedEx Forum, Memphis, TN May 26, 2013

                                          Philips Arena, Atlanta, GA Oct. 15, 2014

                                          Infinite Energy Center, Duluth, GA July 13, 2017

                                          Bon Secours Arena, Greenville, SC May 30, 2019

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                                            admin last edited by

                                            This book is exciting! Like your review DrBeatle! I'm so glad that the book was able to capture perhaps the true essence of George. Very few books do that, or are unnecessarily critical of him. It's good that George is well respected in this book. R.I.P George Harrison 1943- 2001 forevermore xx

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