the Reluctant Beatle page 21 by ric gustafson
In 1965, John and George tried LSD for the first time. The two became closer taking acid trips together. George was happy playing the sitar on a new Beatle song. On the way to Abbey Road studio, John would pick up Ringo and then George.
' Rubber Soul' was released in December 1965. George was happier because two tracks from him were on the album. They were ' Think For Yourself' and ' If I Needed Someone'. Because of George, Traffic and the Stones began to use the sitar on their albums. George began talking to Ayana Angadi about the religion and culture of India.
One day, George proposed to Patti Boyd. In Jan 1966, they were married at the Epsom Register Office. Brian Epstein and Paul were George's best man. Patti's Uncle John gave her away.
Eventually, George did meet Ravi Shankar. He never tried to impress George. He taught things to George. He taught George how to properly play the sitar. It was not an easy instrument to master.
George was eager to try.
research help: ' George Harrison the Reluctant Beatle' by Philip Norman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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