McCartney Times

George Harrison, the iconic guitarist for The Beatles, secretly visited the town of Benton, Illinois, several times to visit his sister, Louise, who moved there in 1963. This was before the band made its debut in the United States, so Harrison was able to remain mostly anonymous during his visits to Benton and even sat in with local bands at bars. The locals are very proud of their association with the beloved Beatle, as evidenced by the myriad of memorabilia found at the local shops, and this giant commemorative mural by the airport. Created by California artist John Cerney, the 3D mural pops out of the grass to depict a young, Beatlemania-era Harrison playing to adoring fans.