George Harrison’s Walk of Fame Star Ceremony, Capitol Records, April 14, 2009: Exclusive Photos
By Ryan - Tuesday April 14th 2009 |
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As previously mentioned, former Beatle George Harrison (1943-2001) was honored with a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame outside Capitol Records, shortly before noon today. George is now the second Beatle to receive an individual star following John Lennon. He succombed to cancer near the end of 2001 at Paul McCartney’s house, right here in Los Angeles. Surviving wife, Olivia, and son, Dhani, accepted today’s honorary award on behalf of George.
IN THIS GALLERY: Hollywood Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Leron Gubler, Olivia Harrison, Dhani Harrison, Eric Idle, Paul McCartney, Los Angeles City Councilman Tom LaBonge, Jeff Lynne, Tom Hanks, Nancy Shevell.
Still to come: Tom Petty, the unveiling of the actual star, the footwear of your other favorite Beatle, full-on Beatlemania returns to Capitol, extensive event write-up and much more. Stick around.
UPDATE, 4/15: Full writeup now online.
these are amazing!!! dude i am loving the coverage! can’t wait for more.
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i am so stupid i was going to go to see the cermony but backed out last minute, I wish i didn’t.
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