the Reluctant Beatle page 19 by ric gustafson
The Beatles came out with an album in December 1964. It was called ' Beatles for Sale'. There was not an original George song on the album. He was frustrated because he thought of himself and Ringo as minorities in the group. He was frustrated about his royalties and his minority status around John, Paul and George Martin.
Even in the studio, John and Paul would bring in songs. Then George and Ringo would fill in with guitar and drums. In their American shows, George only had one lead vocal. It was a song he knew well. It was called ' Roll Over Beethoven'.
Beatle fans in America knew George loved jelly babies. The American version was hard and sugar coated. Fans liked to throw them on stage. The shows gave the band discomfort, annoyance and sometimes mortal danger. The band arrived in a city under riot conditions. They had to hide in ambulances and delivery trucks.
Joining the band on their US 1964 tour was Neil Aspinall and Mal Evans. Evans was a former Cavern Club bouncer. Now he was the band's roadie and bodyguard. During the tour, George wanted to meet his rock and roll hero's. This included Chuck Berry and Fats Domino.
research help: ' George Harrison the Reluctant Beatle' by Philip Norman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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