Happy Birthday George

Today, 25th February, would have been George Harrison's 70thbirthday, and people all over the world are celebrating the occasion.

'He could get you laughing really hard you know and I heldmy sides and tried not to hurt with him. Some people have this image of him asa kind of reverent guy, which he was, but he was also rip-you-apart funny.' -Tom Petty in CONCERT FOR GEORGE

There will be an exhibition at The Liverpool Academy ofArts, with fans around the world invited to send in their birthday cards toGeorge. The Beatles' home town is celebrating the date with a number of eventsthroughout the city, including a vigil at the Beatles statue in Cavern Walks,projecting a huge image of George onto the wall of Albert Dock, and George themedworkshops at The Beatles Story. There will also be birthday celebrations inHollywood, New York, Oregon and Massachusetts. To find out moreabout these events you can visit George Harrison's website by clicking here. Youcan see messages of love pouring in via twitter by clicking here.

Left: © Genesis Publication from CONCERT FOR GEORGE.