Thursday, January 5, 2012

George Harrison Meets Bob Marley in 1975

This classic photo of George Harrison and Bob Marley was taken on July 13, 1975, backstage at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
Bob Marley Meets George Harrison Backstage Roxy Los Angeles 1975
Having heard that George was a fan of Marley's music, the president of Island Records, Charley Nuccio, invited George to the show to meet Marley. When told that George Harrison was coming backstage, Marley visibly lit up and said, "Ras Beatle!!" Here's the only other photos from this historic meeting…
Bob Marley George Harrison Roxy Theatre Los Angeles CA 1975
Bob Marley George Harrison 1975 Los Angeles Roxy
By all accounts, they had a short five minute conversation and a mutual respect and admiration for each other. Here's a photo of George from that night with his future wife Olivia Arias (Harrison).
George Harrison Olivia Arias Bob Marley Roxy 1975
Here'a a photo of Marley on stage after meeting Harrison.
Bob Marley Roxy Theatre Los Angeles 1975 George Harrison
People have even gone so far as to take the classic photo and make it seem like Bob Marley and George Harrison actually played a show together. Would have been pretty awesome but it never was planned or ever happened. Check out the fake posters…
Bob Marley George Harrison Fake Concert Poster Lyceum 1975
R.I.P. Bob & George – "Two strong but gently souls"
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