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    • Aug 1, 1978
    "Something" songwriter George Harrison and his wife, Olivia Harrison, welcome their only son, Dhani Harrison, in Windsor, England
    Sep 2, 1978
    Ex-Beatle George Harrison marries Olivia Arias in Henley, England. Harrison wrote the ballad "Something," a 1974 country hit for Johnny Rodriguez
    May 19, 1979
    "Lay Down Sally" singer Eric Clapton marries Patti Boyd, the ex-wife of former Beatle George Harrison, who performs at the reception, along with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and Mick Jagger
    Aug 15, 1980
    George Harrison's first book, "I Me Mine," is published, initially in a limited run of just 2,000 signed copies. It includes religious philosophy and the hand-written lyrics to "Something," a song that became a Johnny Rodriguez country hit
    Apr 27, 1981
    Ex-Beatle drummer Ringo Starr marries Barbara Bach in England. The ceremony is attended by former bandmates Paul McCartney and George Harrison, both of whom have authored country hits
    Mar 24, 1986
    "Madonna's Beatles Boss": George Harrison, author of the Johnny Rodriguez country hit "Something," joins Madonna on the cover of People magazine
    May 7, 1988
    Recording begins for The Traveling Wilburys' album "Vol. 1" at a studio in Encino, California, owned by rocker Dave Stewart. The band includes Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne
    Oct 25, 1988
    Warner Bros. releases The Traveling Wilburys' album "Vol. 1," featuring five pop and rock musicians who've written country hits: Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne and George Harrison
    Jan 4, 1989
    Less than a month after Roy Orbison's death, The Traveling Wilburys' album "Vol. 1" is certified gold and platinum by the RIAA. The project teams him with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne
    Jan 23, 1989
    Virgin releases Roy Orbison's album "Mystery Girl," with guest appearances by Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and Jeff Lynne
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