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George Harrison’s pre-Beatlemania Illinois retreat is up for sale

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Paul McCartney (left) and George Harrison sit next to each other on the tour bus during the Beatles' American tour, c. 1966

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Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. the house is currently for sale

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Before Beatlemania, George Harrison visited his sister in Illinois. the house is currently for sale

It was an unassuming trip for the lanky British musician to visit his sister’s family in Benton, Illinois, in September 1963. he went camping. He jammed with local musicians. He drank root beer delivered to him on roller skates. He went to buy records. He bought a guitar. Then he went home. The next time … Read more