OFF:Re: George Harrison R.I.P.

dave hall dave at PARMA29.FREESERVE.CO.UK
Sat Dec 1 18:52:15 EST 2001


George Harrison - what can I say. My earliest memories are from 67 - being
pushed around in a pram. His, and Peter Green's guitar licks are etched in
there. His approach to life and fame etc. should be an inspiration to all.

Dave
-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Von Bargen <mark.von-bargen at GENIE.CO.UK>
To: BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU <BOC-L at LISTSERV.SPC.EDU>
Date: 30 November 2001 13:13
Subject: OFF:Re: George Harrison R.I.P.


>George's death is very sad. As a fellow scouser, I just wonder how the
>media will treat this in comparison to John Lennon's death a few years
>ago.
>George was obviously not as high profile as John and didn't contribute
>quite as many songs to the world. However, he did live most of his post
>Beatles life with a dignity that JL probably would not have even
>recognised. I just wonder how much that attack in his home a couple of
>years ago contributed to the accelerated decline of his health.
>
>Coincidentally, it was reported recently in our local press that his
>attacker, Michael Abram, may potentially be released very soon - usual
>stories of how society and the medical system have failed him. Knowing
>the background it is another case of a person and their close community
>looking to blame everybody else for something that they, themselves, are
>responsible for.
>George's death demonstrates that society and the medical system will
>still fail you eventually, no matter how much money you have.
>
>Respect,
>
>Mark
>



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