Louise Harrison
PMP Network Presents
Louise Harrison, sister of George Harrison, joins the program to discuss her book, "My Kid Brother's Band aka The Beatles." She shares insights into why she decided to write the book and her experiences working with the Beatles tribute band, Liverpool Legends.
Author
Louise Harrison
Sister of Beatle George Harrison
About Louise Harrison
Louise Harrison was the older sister of Beatles guitarist George Harrison and an early champion of the band in America. In 1963, she promoted Beatles records to American radio stations before the group achieved widespread U.S. success. She authored the book "My Kid Brother's Band a.k.a. The Beatles" and worked as manager of the Beatles tribute band Liverpool Legends. She co-founded the nonprofit Help Keep Music Alive to support school music and art programs.
In this interview
- Explains she never wanted to write a book about the Beatles initially.
- Describes working with Liverpool Legends tribute band for about ten years.
- Recalls sharing stories about her early life with the band members.
- Discusses what prompted her to finally write about her experiences.
“I never really wanted to write a book at all. I figured there's enough people writing books about the Beatles.”— Louise Harrison, in this interview
Since this interview
Louise Harrison passed away on January 29, 2023, at age 91 at a nursing home in Sarasota, Florida.
