McCartney Times

Ask a random person on the street to list The Beatles and you’ll likely hear George Harrison named third, right after some combination of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Lennon and McCartney were the principal songwriters and the most charismatic personalities in the band, after all, but to the Beatles enduring, near-sacred appeal, Harrison’s presence was more integral than either of them.Beginning in 1965, every Beatles album had at least two of Harrison’s compositions—often poignant meditations that embodied the man himself—and he guided the band as their spiritual leader, captaining them to deeper realms. Through explorations of spirituality and eastern philosophy, Harrison shepherded the Fab Four through an unprecedented musical transition: from British pop to a sound impressed by the global musics and the quiet profundities that Harrison effused. He died 15 years ago this week, but the silvery spirit of George Harrison still lingers, and hopefully it will always.

Source: Audio Rewind: 15 Years Without George Harrison, the Quiet Beatle | Nerdist