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Part 5 of 5, 1993-Present
Part 1 of 5, 1909-1967
Part 2 of 5, 1967-1970
Part 3 of 5, 1970-1987
Part 4 of 5, 1987-1993

Nov 7 1993 George attends the Grand Prix in Adelaide, Australia and is interviewed.

Nov 22 1993 A court Order determines the existence and measurements of a path near George home in Maui. (see late 1982, May 2 1990, Jan 7 1991, Mar 11 1992, Mar 1993, Jul 19 1993, Oct 18 1999)

Dec 14 1993 During a benefit concert for the family of Jeff Porcaro of Toto, George appears onstage with Eddie Van Halen.

Jan 31 1994 Newsweek announces the remaining Beatles' plans to record again. In the article, Paul admits that he and George occasionally get on each other's nerves.

May 1994 Paragon Entertainment Corp. acquires HandMade Films for $8.5 million.

Jan 1995 In Los Angeles Superior Court, George files a $20 million lawsuit against former business partner and financial manager, Denis O'Brien, for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, and disposition of assets from HandMade Productions. The lawsuit sought to recover half of a $20 million loan made to HandMade Films, in which George and O'Brien were partners.

Jul 19 1995 Almost 2 years after dismissing their federal action, Steven Gold and Scott Whitney file a civil complaint against George claiming oral and written defamation, emotional distress, etc. (see Jul 21 1993, Aug 11 1993, Oct 6 1993, Sep 12 1996, Nov 14 1996, Jan 10 1997, Jul 8 1998)

Jul 1995 Denis O'Brien's motion to dismiss George's lawsuit against him is dismissed by Los Angeles County Superior Court's Judge Kathryn Doi Todd. O'Brien's claim was that the suit could be filed only in England. (see Jan 1995)

Late Oct 1995 A week before George's Dark Horse name and logo trademarks are due to expire, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge orders the trademark renewal process be allowed to proceed. A court order had been required because Dark Horse's trademarks were owned by Loka Productions which was now controlled by George's ex-financial manager Denis O'Brian against whom George had filed a lawsuit. (see Jan 1995)

Nov 12 1995 George is in Adelaide to see the Australian Formula One Grand Prix.

Jan 10 1996 George is awarded $11.6 million in his suit against Denis O'Brien, former manager and business partner. George has yet to collect this money. At the time, O'Brien was vice chairman of a division of Union Bank of Illinois.

Feb 3 1996 Billboard reports on George's ongoing legal battle with Denis O'Brien.

Mar 9 1996 George gives a long, informative interview to Billboard regarding ‘Anthology.'

Mar 13 1996 Long-lost documents regarding George's involvement in ISKCON are discovered.

May 16 1996 Regarding the defamation lawsuit (see Jul 21 1993, Aug 11 1993), George is served with a summons and pleadings. Jason Tierney, a process server, leaves the documents with George's brother at Friar Park. [I believe that in the US, where the suit was filed, a process server must leave the documents with the person to whom they're addressed.]

Jun 18, 19, 22, 1996 At FPSHOT, George's recording studio in Friar Park, ‘Distance Makes No Difference With Love' with Carl Perkins singing lead and George on guitar, is recorded.

Sep 12 1996 The defamation suit against George is thrown out of court. Judge Shackley Raffetto said that George's statement (see Jul 21 1993) was "rhetorical hyperbole" and not an objective fact. (And it took the legal system over 3 years to figure that out!) (see Aug 11 1993, Oct 6 1993, Jul 19 1995, Nov 14 1996, Jan 10 1997, Jul 8 1998)

Oct 10 1996 a collector in London discovers long-lost letters written by George, dating back to the very early 60s.

Oct 31 1996 Brazil's SBT-TV's ‘Gente Que Brilha,' airs an episode dedicated to Formula One champion Emerson (Emmo) Fittipaldi who had been seriously injured in a racing accident. In a video taped especially for this show, George sings an homage to his friend, Emmo, using the tune of ‘Here Comes The Sun.'

Nov 14 1996 The Circuit Court files an order in favor of George. The order dismisses the defamation complaint, stating that George's statements to the Honolulu Advertiser "are non-defamatory constitutionally protected rhetorical hyperbole." The order also requires plaintiffs' attorney to pay George's "attorneys' fees and costs, in the amount of $12,504.48...." (see Jul 21 1993, Aug 11 1993, Oct 6 1993, Jul 19 1995, Sep 12 1996, Jan 10 1997, Jul 8 1998)

Dec 16 1996 Two London papers report that George has requested an investigation into the death threats he has been receiving for the past 6 years.

Jan 10 1997 The final judgment of the defamation lawsuit is entered in George's favor. (see Jul 21 1993, Aug 11 1993, Oct 6 1993, Jul 19 1995, Sep 12 1996, Nov 14 1996, Jul 8 1998)

Mar 7 1997 While in Melbourne, Australia to see Formula One racing, George plays the piano and sings for two hours at the Melbourne Crown Casino.

Apr 17 1997 Reportedly, George checked into the Plaza Hotel in New York City to discuss Apple-related business affairs.

Jun 12 1997 George and Ravi appear on CBS' ‘Good Morning' to promote the release of Ravi's ‘Chants Of India,' produced by George and on which George performs.

Jun 27 1997 George attends Ravi Shankar's concert at the Barbican Centre in London.

Jul 24 1997 George and Ravi appear on VH-1's special, ‘George and Ravi Shankar: Yin and Yang,' a pre-recorded interview, to promote the release of Ravi's ‘Chants Of India.'

Aug 2 1997 Aug 2 1997 The London Times reports that, sometime since Jul 24, George had undergone tests for cancer and a 10-minute procedure was performed to remove lymph tissue. They were confident he was clear of cancer.

Aug 2 1997 George, wearing a white suit, and Olivia attend the wedding of George's niece.

Aug 27 1997 In an interview with Le Figaro, George bemoans the state of British pop. He says no one will be listening to the Spice Girls or Oasis 30 years from now as they do the Beatles. That statement prompted Liam Gallagher of Oasis to call George "a ++++ing nipple."

Sep 7 1997 Dhani enters Brown University, an Ivy League college in Rhode Island.

Jan 7 1998 The London Times reports that two bronze busts of monks, worth £50,000, were stolen from George's estate. The busts were sawed off stone pillars.

Jan 23 1998 George attends Carl Perkins' funeral in Jackson, Tennessee. He performs Perkins' ‘Your True Love' on acoustic guitar.

Feb 1998 At Brown University, Dhani is registered for a course called Computers and Music: Introduction to Music Technology.

Feb 16 1998 The California Court of Appeal affirms a $10.9 million judgment George's favor. (see Jan 10 1996)

Mar 4 1998 ‘Everest,' an IMAX film whose soundtrack includes a reworking of 5 songs composed by George, premieres at the Boston Science Museum.

Mar 7 1998 George is in Melbourne, Australia for the Australian Grand Prix. The Melbourne Daily carries a photo of George arriving at the Melbourne Casino with world champion motorcyclist Barry Sheene.

Mar 20 1998 This week's edition of the Henley Standard reports that three men tried to break into Friar Park. Their attempt was unsuccessful.

Apr 21 1998 4 days after Linda McCartney's death, George issues the following statement: "Linda will be missed not only by Paul, her children and brother John, but by all of us who knew and loved her. She was a dear person with a passionate love of nature and its creatures and, in her passing, has earned the peace she sought in life. May God bless her."

May 8 1998 With George representing them in High Court in London, the Beatles win their legal battle to ban a CD made from a tape of a 1962 performance at the Star Club in Germany.

May 26 1998 Monty Python win back the rights to their film, ‘Life Of Brian' from Paragon Entertainment Corp., who had acquired HandMade Films in 1994. ‘Life Of Brian' was the film that inspired George to create HandMade Films when no one else would finance it.

Jun 7 1998 The Cambridge Evening News reports that George has donated £500 to a campaign to raise money for Addenbrooke's Hospital's baby unit. He had been asked only for a signed photograph, which surely would have brought in much less money, as part of a celebrity auction.

Jun 8 1998 George (with Olivia and Dhani), Paul, Ringo and Sir George attend Linda's memorial service at St. Martin-in-the-Fields in London.

Jun 17 1998 In a radio interview with Howard Stern, Howard asked Ringo, "Did you see that in the paper that [George] has cancer?," to which Ringo replied, "No, he had a problem with cancer, he's had it removed." This is the first confirmation that the lymph tissue removed from George's neck 10 months earlier was cancerous, and not benign as had been reported.

Jun 27 1998 George tells News Of The World that the lump removed from his neck had cancerous cells; that he was successfully treated with radiation; that he'd been tested twice, in January and May 1998 and was found clear of cancer both times. (see Aug 2 1997)

Jul 8 1998 Jul 8 1998 The Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii files an opinion upholding the dismissal of the defamation lawsuit against George. The court orders plaintiffs' lawyers to pay $12,504.48 to George as reimbursement for his legal fees, and the plaintiffs to pay all appeal costs. (see Jul 21 1993, Aug 11 1993, Oct 6 1993, Jul 19 1995, Sep 12 1996, Nov 14 1996, Jan 10 1997)

Jul 9 1998 George registers the domain names darkhorserecords.com and harrisongs.co.uk.

Jul 22 1998 George attends a concert at Wembley Arena, featuring 50s rock stars Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard and Chuck Berry.

early Oct 1998 George files a £100,000 libel lawsuit against author Jonathon Green and Random House UK Ltd. who published Green's book ‘All Dressed Up: The Sixties and the Counter Culture.' In it, a false claim was made regarding George's donation to charity called Release. (see Jan 12 1999)

Oct 23 1998 Associated Press reports that George visited Pete's Guitar, a vintage guitar shop in St. Paul, Minnesota, that caters to many rock stars. Reportedly George bought a Hawaiian ukulele, a Fender Telecaster and an amp. It was also reported that, while in St. Paul, George made a video at the local Wendy's for Pete's Guitars. George was visiting St. Paul after visiting Olivia's ailing father in Los Angeles, and before seeing son Dhani at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. (Peter Alenov, Jr., owner of Pete's Guitars, died in a car accident 2 months after George's visit.)

Dec 2 1998 George attends a show by Dave Mason and Jim Capaldi in New York City. One of the songs they perform, ‘You Got a Hold On Me,' written by Capaldi, is reportedly for George's new album.

Dec 6 1998 Unconfirmed reports say that George was in the audience at the Bottom Line, a well-known club in downtown Manhattan in New York City.

Jan 11 1999 George appears on UK TV's ‘This Is Your Life.' This episode is about Formula One racing and Damon Hill, whom George helped out when he was going through a rough time.

Jan 12 1999 George wins his libel case. Random House and author Jonathon Green make a public apology and agree to pay George "substantial damages" and full legal costs. The book had been withdrawn earlier. (see early Oct 1998)

Feb 21 1999 A public service announcement featuring George airs on US's ABC-TV after the movie ‘Mr. Holland's Opus' (which includes music by John). The PSA is for the Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation which provides musical instruments and instructors to public schools.

Mar 6 1999 George is in Melbourne, Australia for the Australian Grand Prix. George is close friends with reigning world champ Mika Hakkinen.

early Apr 1999 George and Olivia are in Christchurch, New Zealand.

mid Apr 1999 George is in California to attend the Long Beach Grand Prix.

May 23 1999 ‘In The First Place,' a never-before-heard song recorded in 1967 for the film ‘Wonderwall' but never used, is found. It was produced by George and features The Remo Four, a Liverpool group. George agrees to include the newly-found song in the soundtrack when ‘Wonderwall' has its US premiere (see Jun 26 1999)

Jun 4 1999 Wallofsound.com reports that there will be a third Traveling Wilburys album using Carl Perkins' voice. George has permission from Carl's son, Stan, to use 4 unreleased songs and incorporate Carl's voice as the Beatles did John's in Free As a Bird and Real Love.

Jun 6 1999 Apple denies persistent rumors that George is ill.

Jun 6 1999 The Sunday Mirror reports that George "hopes to add a swimming pool and add a sub-tropical rain forest" to Friar Park. George would not give permission for the Henley Town Council to visit the grounds.

Jun 19 1999 In this issue of Billboard, George discusses the upcoming release of the restored reissue of the Beatles' cartoon film ‘Yellow Submarine.' Even better, George says he's in the final stages of recording a new solo album as well as a box set of demos, outtakes and other unreleased material. Additionally, ownership of his solo catalog of Dark Horse albums and the 2 Traveling Wilburys albums has reverted back to George, and he is considering re-circulating these currently out-of-print CDs.

Jun 26 1999 31 years after its world premiere, George's film ‘Wonderwall' makes its US premiere (see May 17 1968)

Jun 27 1999 The Sunday Mirror reports that, "A half-eaten piece of toast thought to be the leftovers of George Harrison's breakfast recently sold for 'thousands of pounds'."

Jul 5 1999 In an interview on BBC Radio 2 with Joe Brown's show, George tells Beatles stories and plays some of his rock 'n' roll favorites.

Jul 9 1999 George, Dhani and Olivia attend Ravi Shankar's London Barbican Centre recital. George's ex-wife, Patti, also attended by herself. After intermission, Patti and George entered the auditorium together, and went to their respective seats.

Jul 10 1999 The London Times reports that George was sent a warning letter from the South Oxfordshire District Council's environmental health department regarding complaints of noise from a fireworks display. The Harrisons were celebrating Dhani's 21st birthday.

Aug 7 1999 The London Times reports that George was sent a warning letter from the South Oxfordshire District Council environmental health department regarding complaints of noise from a fireworks display in celebration of Dhani's 21st birthday. The article did not say what date the party was held; Dhani's birthday is August 2.

Aug 14 1999 George's guitar, signed by all 4 Beatles, is auctioned via satellite TV. The highest bid is $15,000 and the guitar will be up for auction again next week. (see Aug 21 1999)

Aug 19 1999 George's rosewood Fender Telecaster is put up for auction at Bonham's by Delaney Bramlett to whom George gave it in 1969. George played this guitar during the rooftop concert in the film ‘Let It Be.' The reserve was not met and it was withdrawn from auction.

Aug 21 1999 George's guitar, signed by all 4 Beatles auctioned for $18,500. (see Aug 14 1999)

Sep 23 1999 The London Times reports the result of a survey by the British Film Industry, listing the top 100 British films. Those polled included producers, directors, actors and other professionals. Three movies were produced by George's HandMade Films: ‘Monty Python's The Life Of Brian' is # 28, ‘Withnail And I' # 29, and ‘Mona Lisa' # 67. ‘A Hard Day's Night' chimes in at # 88.

Sep 30 1999 A 1962 Rickenbacker 425 electric guitar previously owned by George is auctioned at Christie's in London for £56,500 to an anonymous bidder. George played this guitar during the Beatles' first live TV appearance on UK TV's ‘Ready, Steady, Go' on Oct 4 1963.

Oct 18 1999 KITV reports that Hawaii's Supreme Court has ruled against George regarding a dispute over neighbors using a path near George's Maui home to get to the beach. George must now allow access to the beach. To recap: When George bought the property, the sale agreement didn't mention a path, nor did the title search reveal one. Only after he built a house there did George become aware of the nearby path. Concerned about his family's privacy (see May 2 1990 re death threats), George asked neighbors not to use the path. A legal battle ensued. (see late 1982, May 2 1990, Jan 7 1991, Mar 11 1992, Mar 1993, Jul 19 1993, Nov 22 1993)

Oct 18 1999 George and related parties file an appeal re above. It ain't over yet! (see late 1982, May 2 1990, Jan 7 1991, Mar 11 1992, Mar 1993, Jul 19 1993, Nov 22 1993)

Oct 25 1999 George arrives alone at Los Angeles Airport, pushing his baggage cart while sporting a fisherman's hat, and is soon greeted by Olivia.

Dec 23 1999 A stalker is arrested at George's house in Maui. Cristin Keleher helped herself to a frozen pizza and root beer, did her laundry and called her mother in New Jersey. She claims to have a "psychic connection" to George.

Dec 30 1999 Cristin Keleher is charged with burglary and theft, and later released on $5,000 bail. Arraignment is scheduled for Jan 11.

Dec 30 1999 George and Olivia are attacked by Michael Abram who broke into Friar Park. George is hospitalized with stab wounds to his chest. (see Henley Heroics)

Dec 31 1999 Michael Abram is charged with attempted murder of George and Olivia, and is sent to a medium secure psychiatric unit. The case is adjourned until Feb 11 (see Henley Heroics)

Jan 1 2000 George is released this Saturday night from Harefield Hospital. (see Henley Heroics)

Jan 1 2000 Bangladesh's State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Abul Hasan Chowdhury, expressed his regret at the attack on George and wished him an early recovery: "The people of Bangladesh are indebted to him."

Jan 2 2000 Paul and Ringo are warned to be on the alert against copycat attacks.

Jan 4 2000 George hires two ex-SAS soldiers to guard Friar Park. Long-time friend Eric Idle visits George and says he's much better.

Jan 4 2000 Michael Abram's mother, Lynda, visits him at the psychiatric unit at Scott Clinic. She says her son knows what he's done but doesn't realize the magnitude of his actions.

Jan 6 2000 In a phone call to The Mirror, another stalker spoke of bomb threats, and boasted of visiting George's home earlier that day; that he stood at the gates at the foot of the main driveway. He claims a police guard told him George received a note from Abram saying, "I'm sorry about the attack on you and your wife. Get well soon. I'm thinking about you. You're always on my mind." George did receive such a note, but it's believed this stalker sent it and not Abram. Also, no police are stationed at Friar Park.

Jan 7 2000 Today's The Sun reports that George's ex-SAS guards do not carry any firearms, but are trained to kill with their bare hands. Eric Idle is staying at Friar Park while George and Olivia recuperate from the attack.

Jan 7 2000 The Henley Standard reports that George "praised police for their prompt response" when he and Olivia were attacked Dec 30 1999. Sgt. Ali Driver of the Thames Valley Police commended George and Olivia's bravery.

Jan 7 2000 Yoko was to have been a surprise guest at Thurston Moore and Susie Ibarra's set at the Knitting Factory in New York City tonight, but never showed. An 'insider' said that Yoko (understandably) was still 'spooked' by the attack on George and doesn't want to make a public appearance yet. The media has been suggesting a connection between Madonna selling her newly-bought mansion in London and George's stabbing but, in fact, her house was back on the market over a week before the attack at Friar Park.

Jan 7 2000 An order vacating the court's opinion and dissent are filed. A new opinion will follow. (see Oct 18 1999)

Jan 9 2000 The Mirror reports that Friar Park is guarded by a security patrol and guard dogs, but only when the Harrisons are not there. The night he and Olivia were attacked, no guards were on duty.

Jan 11 2000 At Maui Circuit court, Cristin Keleher pleads not guilty to charges of 1st-degree burglary and 4th-degree theft. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for April 6. She remains in custody.

Jan 15 2000 George and Olivia are on vacation in Ireland. Through a friend in Los Angeles, George releases this statement to the Associated Press: "Olivia and I are overwhelmed by the concern expressed by so many people. We thank everyone for their prayers and kindness." A photograph taken in Ireland shows a smiling, healthy George!

Jan 24 2000 The Sun reports that Noel Gallagher of Oasis "has been warned by police to tighten his security after the attack on George...."

Jan 25 2000 George, Olivia and Dhani vacation in Barbados with Joe Brown. Three ex-SAS soldiers guard him.

Jan 26 2000 Maui stalker Cristin Keleher's bail is reduced from $10,000 to $1,500 when her legal representative said, though she is homeless, she would have a place to stay if released. If bail is posted, Keleher would be required to phone the probation office every week.

Feb 1 2000 In a 4-1 decision, the Hawaii Supreme Court upholds a 1993 ruling that George's neighbors can cut through George's Maui estate to get to the ocean. In 1993, George said he'd sell his Maui property if the court ruled against him.

Feb 3 2000 Allah Rakha Khan dies of a heart attack, two days after his daughter's death. Khan, a tabla virtuoso, performed at the Concert For Bangla Desh and on several of Ravi Shankar's albums including 'In Concert 1972,' co-produced by George.

Feb 7 2000 New York's 'Daily News' reports that Rod Stewart has joined George in Barbados. Rod is accompanied by girlfriend Penny Lancaster, a college student studying photography.

Feb 9 2000 Ravi Shankar is named Commander of the French Legion of Honor, the highest award France bestows on civilians. Ravi receives the award at the French embassy in New Delhi, India.

Feb 11 2000 A hearing for Michael Abram is held at Oxford Magistrates Court. Abram did not appear. He is released on bail to the Scott Clinic in Merseyside, a psychiatric unit, for 8 more weeks of observation. The case is adjourned until April 7 so medical reports can be prepared for a committal hearing.

Feb 11 2000 George files a motion with the Hawaii Supreme Court asking to reconsider their decision that allows the general public to cut across his property in Maui to get to the beach. (See Feb 1 2000)

Mar 11 2000 George attends the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

Mar 18 2000 A questionable AP news item says that Paul may be working with George on his new album, which may be out this fall or winter.

Apr 7 2000 At 2pm London time, Michael Abram attends a hearing at Oxford Magistrates Court. He is charged with attempted murder of George and Olivia, and with causing grievous bodily harm to George, and unlawfully wounding Olivia. Abram spoke only to confirm his identity and that he understood the charges. He was bailed back to Scott Clinic, a medium secure psychiatric unit, to await trial. Magistrates committed him to Oxford Crown Court for a plea and direction hearing to be held on May 12.

Jun 4 2000 The Sunday Mirror reports that a "friend" has revealed that Paul and Ringo have agreed to play on George's latest solo album, as yet untitled. The sessions will be held at George's Friar Park home (presumably FPSHOT). The article also said that George is "currently travelling the world to aid his recovery after being stabbed at his countryside mansion." Please note that statements from self-proclaimed friends of the Beatles have proven false before. Let's hope they got it right this time!

Jun 6 2000 Michael Abram, who attacked George and Olivia at their home in Friar Park last December, appears in Oxford Crown Court and pleads "not guilty" to 2 counts of attempted murder. He also denies charges of grievous bodily harm, malicious wounding and aggravated burglary. A trial is scheduled for November 14 and is expected to last 4 days.

Jun 10 2000 According to this day's issue of the Mail On Sunday, Dhani has expressed concern for George's fearfulness since the Dec 30 1999 attack. (However, note George's travels since then!)

Jun 18 2000 George attends the Canadian Grand Prix and was said to appear quite cheerful.

Jun 24 & 25 2000 Beth Earl, 19, daughter of Planet Hollywood CEO Robert Earl, spent the weekend with Dhani, George and Olivia at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Jun 27 2000 With Ray Cooper, George enjoys Ravi Shankar's concert at the Barbican in London from his front row center seat. Sir Paul's daughter, Stella, also attends and chats with George. Olivia, Dhani, and Dhani's new girlfriend, Beth Earl, are also there.

Jul 7 2000 George registers the domain name harrisongs.org.

Aug 7 2000 This issue of ESPN Magazine reports that Dhani invited extreme skateboarder Tony Hawk to Friar Park where they had dinner where Tony met George and Tom Petty.

Aug 15 2000 Jim Kirkpatrick's book, 'Before He Was Fab: George Harrison's First American Visit,' is released. It's a detailed description of George's, well, first visit to America between Nov 16 and Oct 3 1963. (Impress your friends with this bit of trivia: George was the first Beatle in America!)

Aug 25 2000 Cristin Keleher, who trespassed on George and Olivia's Maui home Dec 23 1999, pleads no contest to first-degree criminal trespass and fourth-degree theft. She is placed on one-year probation. Keleher apologized for her actions and said she was a fan of George's. She stated: "I thank God George did not press charges against me. I learned a lesson."

Mid-Sep 2000 George and Ringo play old hits by The Who at racing car driver Damon Hill's 40th birthday party. (Damon Hill was born Sep 17 1960)

Early Sep 2000 Ravi Shankar and George meet.

Early Sep 2000 George records a public service announcement for a benefit concert in honor of tabla maestro Ustad Alla Rakha Khan to take place Sep 10 at Royce Hall at UCLA.

Sep 29 2000 In a poll of movie buffs conducted by Total Film magazine, HandMade Films' 'The Life Of Brian' is voted the funniest film of all time. HMF's cult classic `Withnail & I' comes in at # 3 and 'Monty Python And The Holy Grail' at # 5.

Nov 14 2000 First day of trial (see The Trial).

Nov 15 2000 Second and last day of trial. Michael Abram is found not guilty by reason of insanity on two counts of attempted murder. After the trial, Abram's solicitor read a letter written by Abram expressing his remorse for his attack on George and Olivia. Also after the trial, Dhani read a statement on behalf of the Harrisons. (see The Trial)

Nov 16 2000 An independent inquiry will be conducted to examine Abram's medical history to determine if Abram was indeed misdiagnosed, and to prevent similar tragedies in the future.

Nov 19 2000 At the request of the Harrison family, Sunday People publishes statements by Dhani and Olivia. Olivia expresses rage at the legal system's seeming unwillingness to consider the feelings of victims of violent crimes. Her statement is emotional, yet intelligent and informed.

Nov 19 2000 Dhani's is an impassioned, heartbreaking account of his nightmarish and desperate fight to keep his father alive. Kneeling at George's side and drenched in his father's blood, air and blood bubbled from multiple stab wounds. Dhani struggled to keep George conscious, begging again and again, ‘Stay with me, Dad!' Four times Dhani was certain his father had died. Fully expecting never to see each other again on this earth, father and son exchanged declarations of love. As the paramedics took him away, George said, ‘Dhani, I'm going, I'm going.' Then, ‘I love you, Dhan.' Then, ‘Hari Krishna' . . . and his eyes closed.

Nov 22 2000 (date approximate) About a week after the trial, Dhani crashed his brand new 150mph Audi S3 on a road outside Oxfordshire. Fortunately, he was not injured seriously. The tires burst and the right wing was ripped off. (Why does Princess Diana come to mind?)

Nov 24 2000 The Harrison family has taken unspecified legal steps to protect themselves in the event that Michael Abram is released from the psychiatric hospital to which he is confined indefinitely.

Nov 25 2000 As a direct result of events surrounding the trial, Home Secretary Jack Straw promises new laws to alert crime victims of the release of their attackers.

Nov 26 2000 There are questionable reports alleging that George has left Friar Park for good because of the attack and bad karma in the area where the attack took place. These reports remain unconfirmed.

Nov 26 2000 George attends Monty Python Terry Gilliam's party and played George Formby songs in his ukulele. Michael Palin and Terry Jones accompanied George . . . on spoons!

Nov 27 2000 George and Ringo attend The Who's charity gig at the Royal Albert Hall. Ringo's son, Zak, plays drums with The Who.

Dec 1 2000 The Henley Standard reports that Home Secretary Jack Straw has promised the Harrison family that they will be informed if and when Michael Abram is released from the mental hospital.

Dec 16 2000 George, with his ever-present camcorder, and Ringo attend the Cirque de Soleil's performance in London. A photo shows George smiling and relaxed.

Dec 17 2000 George and Olivia wrote a letter to The Independent criticizing pending government reforms to protect victims of attacks by mentally ill people.

Dec 18 2000 In an interview with German news agency DPA, George talks about his upcoming studio album; said it's great being an ex-Beatle and that it's his form of a pension plan; that he's amazed at the success of '1' and the 'new Beatlemania.'

Dec 20 2000 George tells Reuters, "The world is going mental as far as I'm concerned. It's speeding up the whole technology and everything that's happening." Following that line of thought, George says that his new album will be computer-free, recorded as the Beatles used to in the 1960s. He joked that he's considering calling the album 'Your Planet Is Doomed, Volume One.' (No word yet on possible titles of succeeding volumes ;-))

Dec 22 2000 Billboard Online posts an interview with George wherein he discusses the reissue of 'All Things Must Pass' (scheduled for release Jan 23 2001!!) and his plans to remaster his entire catalogue.

Dec 31 2000 One year after the attack, George said in a letter to the Sunday People telling how devastating the attack was. George also wrote that, though impending new laws will protect crime victims from attackers released from prison, the laws do not cover those to be released from hospitals. Michael Abram is being held indefinitely in a mental hospital.

Early Jan 2001 http://www.allthingsmustpass.com is here!

Jan 7 2001 According to the Sunday Mirror, George states, in part: 'Paul and John...had a massive ego which left little room for others. I felt ignored and undervalued for years.'

Feb 15 2001 George holds his very first online chats on Yahoo, then on MSN. Transcripts can be reached by clicking on the links.

Feb 18 2001 George and 5 guests attend a performance by Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mar 3 2001 An interview with George is published in today's London Times. George discusses his life-long fascination with motor racing, especially Formula One.

Mar 4 2001 The Sunday Mirror reports that the oak table from the register office in Surrey where George and Patti were married is to be auctioned next month. Nothing further has been reported.

Mar 21 2001 George checks into St. Mary's Hospital, part of the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Mar 22 2001George undergoes successful 4-hour surgery to remove a cancerous growth in his left lung.

Mar 25 2001 Residents of Rainhill are shocked to find out that Abram is allowed to roam the village accompanied by only one warden.

Apr 2 2001 George is discharged from St. Mary's Hospital in Rockland, Minnesota in the US.

Apr 7 2001 The first of many rumors pop up that George plans to sell Friar Park.

Apr 28 2001 A letter written by George to a fan in 1963 is reported to have been auctioned by Christie's for £3,290.

May 2001 through early Jun 2001 As an outpatient in Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland in Bellinzona, George has colbalt radiation treatments, reportedly for brain cancer. George and Olivia rent a house in northern Italy.

May 3 2001 It is reported that George and Olivia have been staying in Tuscany, Italy where George is recovering from a lobectomy. Ringo wishes George "Buon giorno!" ("good day" in Italian). (see Mar 22 2001)

May 4 2001 The Liverpool Echo reports that Professor Ray Donnelly, founder of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, would ask George to spearhead an anti-smoking campaign.

May 12 2001 (date approximate) Paul visits George in Milan. The two friends spend an hour chatting.

May 26 2001 Unconfirmed reports say that George attends the Monaco Grand Prix.

May 2001 Unconfirmed reports say that George and Olivia attend Dhani's graduation ceremony at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.

Jun 7 2001 The legal dispute over an easement on George's Maui property is settled in a confidential agreement that is said to be satisfactory to all parties.

Jul 9 2001 George and Olivia are resting in Maui. George's message to his fans is: "I am feeling fine. And I am really sorry for the unnecessary worry which has been caused by the reports in today’s press. Please do not worry."

Early July 2001 Ringo visits George.

Jul 10 2001 'Withnail And I' is released on DVD in the U.S.

Jul 10 2001 Five Ministers of Parliament of the British Labor Party sign a Commons motion wishing former George a speedy recovery.

Jul 10 2001 George and Olivia attend Dhani's graduation ceremony from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island in the US.

Jul 10 2001 George is scheduled for a deposition to be held in St. Louis, Missouri, to try to prevent former business manager, Denis O'Brien, from declaring bankruptcy. George's lawyers claimed he was medically unable to attend. (Depositions are extremely grueling, and often go on for hours.)

Jul 13 2001 U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Barry Schermer issues an order dismissing George's bid to prevent O'Brien from declaring bankruptcy. If the order stands, it will cost George an $11 million judgment in his favor.

Jul 22 2001 Today's Sunday Mirror reports that Sir George Martin said that 'our' George "has an indomitable spirit but he knows that he is going to die soon and he is accepting of that."

July 22 2001 Today's Sunday Mirror quotes questionable sources claiming that George is being coached by Shyamasundara Dasa in preparation for Hare Krishna rites of death to be performed in India during George's last days in the material world.

July 23 2001 George and Olivia issue a written statement denying published reports that George is near death: `We are disappointed and disgusted by the report. It was unsubstantiated, untrue and totally uncalled for, when in fact Mr. Harrison is active and feeling very well.' A spokesman for Sir George Martin said that Sir George did not make the comments attributed to him.

Early Aug 2001 James Desborough, editor of WENN, a British entertainment news service, resigns following reports that he may have tampered with quotes attributed to Sir George Martin. (see July 22 2001)

Aug 8 2001 German news reports that, either weeks or months ago, George and Olivia bought a 4-story villa in southern Switzerland.

Aug 29 2001 It is reported that George lawyers have asked for a review and a new judge regarding his bankruptcy case with O'Brien. (see Jul 10, Jul 13)

Oct 1 2001 'Horse To The Water,' written by George and Dhani (!!), is recorded at George's Swiss villa. In typical dark, wry humor, George gives publishing credit to R.I.P. Ltd. 2001. The song will appear on Jools Holland's next album, SMALL WORLD BIG BAND. (see Nov 19)

Oct 7 2001 Fishermen threaten to play drums and horns, and shoot off fireworks, day and night, near George's Maui estate until George agrees to allow them access to a path that they have used for generations as a short-cut to the beach. Nothing more has been reported regarding this threat.

Oct 23 2001 A formal apology is offered to the Harrison and Abram families, stating that the hospital released Michael Abram without giving him the proper treatment. To quote the London Times: "A 55-page report by a 5-strong inquiry panel, chaired by Dr Geoff Roberts and commissioned by St Helens and Knowsley Health Authority and St Helens and Knowsley Hospitals NHS Trust, found that the authority had made a series of failures."

Oct 30 (?) 2001 George is admitted to Staten Island University Hospital in New York City. Dr. Gil Lederman treats George's brain tumor with fractionated sterotactic radiosurgery. In this experimental procedure, the radioactivity is delivered with great accuracy, so stronger doses can be administered with minimal damage to surrounding (healthy) tissue.

Early Nov 2001 George and Dr. Lederman's son, Ariel, 13, play guitar for each other. Afterwards, George signed Ariel's guitar.

Early Nov 2001 George and his sister, Louise, reconcile after a years-long rift.

Nov 10 2001 George is released from SIUH and will now be treated as an outpatient. Reportedly, he is staying at Dr. Lederman's home. The treatment is expected to last several weeks.

Nov 11 2001 The Sunday Times of London reports that Olivia Harrison has taken George's place on the board of Harrisongs, George's music publishing company. It is not known for how long Olivia has been on the board.

Nov 14 2001 Paul and Ringo visit George for 6 hours at SIUH. Oddly, it was reported later that Ringo did not visit George. (At this time, Ringo's daughter, Lee Starkey, is hospitalized for a recurrence of a brain tumor. Yes, you read that right. So if Ringo did not visit George, he had good reason.)

Nov 15 2001 George leaves SIUH. He, Olivia and Dhani depart from Newark Airport in New Jersey on a private jet. This evening, they arrive at Los Angeles where George will be treated with chemotherapy at UCLA Medical Center. The Harrisons are said to be staying at a private home in Beverly Hills.

Nov 19 2001 Jools Holland's SMALL WORLD BIG BAND is released in England. One track is 'Horse To The Water' written by George and Dhani.

Nov 27 2001 At an auction held by Fleetwood Owen, George's first guitar fell short of the undisclosed asking price. Bidding reached £25,000.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2001

As he chants the Hare Krishna mantra, George dies peacefully in a private home in Los Angeles at 1:20pm PST. Present at his passing are Olivia, Dhani, Ravi Shankar, Ravi's wife Sukanya and daughter Anoushka, and Hare Krishna devotees Shyamasundar Das and Mukunda Goswami. Hindu rites are given to George's body. Ravi said that, right before his death, George "looked so peaceful, surrounded by love. He was a brave, beautiful soul, full of love, childlike humour and a deep spirituality."

In accordance with George's religious beliefs, a private memorial service is held this evening. His remains are then cremated, within hours after his death, by Cremation Specialists of Los Angeles. Official cause of death is given as lung cancer. No autopsy was performed.

Nov 30 2001 Olivia's sister's ex-husband, Carl Roles, told a reporter in Arizona that he was selling Beatles memorabilia and other personal property he had stolen from Olivia's residence in the late 1970s.

Nov 30 2001 In George's honor, flags fly at half-mast in Henley and over Liverpool Town Hall. Fans wait in long lines to sign condolence books opened in several locations in Liverpool.

Nov 30 2001 Heartwarming tributes pour in from friends and fellow musicians. Among them:

Dec 1 2001 Drummer Jim Keltner reports that the album George had been working on is close to completion, though George had not been signed to any record company. Its working title is 'Portrait of a Leg End.'

Dec 2 2001 Michael Abram claims to feel guilt that he may have helped cause George's death.

Dec 3 2001 At the Harrison family's request, at 1:30pm PST, George's fans and fellow Krishna devotees all over the world join in a minute of silence to honor George's journey. It had been reported that, at that moment, George's ashes were to be immersed in the waters of a holy river in India. However, it was later revealed that this ceremony did not take place.

Dec 3 2001 In memory of George, a candlelight vigil is held in Liverpool. Students from George's former school, Dovedale, plant a tree in the Peace Garden behind St. George's Hall. A few feet away stands an English oak that had been planted two years ago in memory of John.

Dec 3 2001 As they have been since November 30, grieving fans gather at Strawberry Fields, John's memorial in New York City's Central Park. Firefighters from Ladder 25 and Engine 74 lay flowers on the IMAGINE mosaic. This is especially touching because both companies lost friends and colleagues while saving lives after the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.

Dec 3 2001 Reportedly, George left most of his estate, estimated at almost £200 million, to Olivia and Dhani. Several million pounds are to be donated to unspecified charities. 10% will go to the Hare Krishna faith, including Bhaktivedanta Manor, the Hertfordshire mansion George donated to ISKCON in 1973. £701,000 (about $1 million) is to go toward building a temple in Varanasi, India. The Radha Krishna Chandra Temple will be spread over two acres of land, and will be built over the next five years.

Dec 6 2001 Questions are raised as to where George died. Initial reports said that he passed away at the home of security expert Gavin de Becker. However, the address given on his death certificate doesn't exist.

Dec 13 2001 Gloria Allred, an attorney, files a complaint with Los Angeles Police Department citing a nonexistent address given as George's place of death. Neither the post office nor the county tax assessor can find any record of the address. Since the information was provided by Olivia, she could face 3 years in prison. An LAPD spokesman stated that high-profile people often report a false address as place of death to avoid it becoming a shrine or a stop on Grave Line Tours. The residential area could also be besieged by souvenir hunters who might cause property damage. The spokesman also said that, unless there is an intent to defraud, such matters are usually dropped.

Dec 19 2001 Rumor has it that George died in a Los Angeles home owned by Paul.

Dec 20 2001 Paul's spokesman denies the above rumor, noting that Paul does not own a home in Los Angeles, though he had rented one months earlier from Courtney Love.

Dec 21 2001 Henley, the town where Friar Park is located, is to dedicate an existing circle of oak trees at Gillotts Field to George's memory. Town Councillors state that there are already memorials to George in Liverpool, that George didn't allow public access to Friar Park's gardens, and that residents of Henley shouldn't have to pay for a memorial to George.

Dec 28 2001 At the request of the Harrison family, BBC TV cancels a tribute to George.

Dec 30 2001 According to News Of The World, George is to be knighted posthumously by Britain's Queen Elizabeth during her birthday honours in June. If true, George would be the first person to be knighted posthumously.

Jan 12 2002 The New York Post reports that Olivia has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles against Carl Roles and his wife, Carol. (see Nov 30 2001)

Jan 14 2002 'My Sweet Lord' is re-released as a single, backed with 'My Sweet Lord (2000)' and 'Let It Down.' Profits from U.S. sales will go to the Self-Realization Fellowship (http://www.yogananda-srf.org); profits from sales outside the U.S. will go to the Material World Charitable Foundation, established by George in 1973.

Jan 28 2002 George's autobiography, I ME MINE, is reissued by Simon and Schuster Trade, ISBN 0743235738.

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