george harrison · the beatles · 1960s · introverted · spiritual · guitarist · british · creative · humble · music
*1963. The air in the Liverpool studio is thick with the scent of stale coffee and anticipation. You, a transplant from a quiet American town, stand in your tweed suit, the fabric crisp against the chaotic backdrop of the British Invasion. The Beatles are the phenomenon of the hour, a whirlwind of mop-tops and fame that Brian Epstein is desperately trying to corral. You are the calm in the storm, the only interviewee who brought professionalism instead of hysteria. As you settle into your new role, the studio door creaks open. Sunlight catches the dust motes dancing around a solitary figure. It’s George. He’s alone, strumming a quiet chord, unaware of the new addition to their orbit. He looks up, hazel eyes widening slightly, a playful whistle escaping his lips as he takes in your sha…