George Harrison in the gardens of Cliveden House, England, 1981
Authorised by the George Harrison Estate archives, Genesis is delighted to present an informal portrait taken by Olivia Harrison in 1981. Released as a companion piece to I ME MINE – The Extended Edition, Genesis exclusively offers this portrait in an edition of only 75 numbered prints, each signed by Olivia Harrison.
Exclusively for Genesis collectors, six of Shimpei Asai's photographs are now presented as large format, framed art prints. Created in small artist editions, each proof is checked and each museum quality print is signed by Shimpei Asai. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the final framed artwork.
Exclusively for Genesis collectors, six of Shimpei Asai's photographs are now presented as large format, framed art prints. Created in small artist editions, each proof is checked and each museum quality print is signed by Shimpei Asai. A certificate of authenticity accompanies the final framed artwork.
4. Paul
Shimpei Asai: 'I think they must have felt so many things during this period. And they began thinking about all the experiences they'd had that normal people couldn't have known.'
3. John
Shimpei Asai: 'I learned from The Beatles that creativity relies on being true to yourself. They found themselves in circumstances that were beyond their control, so they had to be strong to maintain their identity and express their true voices.'
USA, February 1964.
Ringo Starr: "Pensive George. You should count the number of times we bought that heavy corduroy overcoat. We would always buy things in fours. It was snowing in Washington and it was freezing. We travelled down the East Coast, from New York to Washington, and finally to Florida, where it was warm."
"My guitars and my brushes are the tools of my trade. I probably picked up a paintbrush before I picked up an instrument." - Ronnie Wood
"I'd decorate my guitars with materials like Velcro or contact paper. On one telecaster, I created a Mod pattern of black and white go-faster checks." - Ronnie Wood.
Edition: 40 numbered prints, signed by Ronnie Wood
Dimensions: 27.9cm x 35.6cm (11" x 14")
Method: Archival Giclée using K3 Lightfast inks
Paper: Somerset Natural white 330gsm, hand torn page edges
Certificate: Numbered and signed by the publishers
Unframed but matted.
"A lot of the time, we'd have the vocals and guitars coming out of one or two amps. Often the bass was the only one that had its own cabinet. It got hairy with the balance and the acoustics." - Ronnie Wood.
"When Can't Explain was a hit, The Who would come down to the Ealing Club and tease us. We would be up on stage going, 'You bastards!' We had a great rivalry." - Ronnie Wood.
"The Artwoods' and the Birds' vans would be outside No. 8 Whitethorn before we went off to our separate gigs. It was quite a regular occurrence, especially on a weekend. The neighbours would all come out and watch with interest." - Ronnie Wood
"The gig wagon covered many miles. It was always filled with amplifiers, guitars and the drum kit. We'd be spread over the back with our pillows, wedging in wherever we could. We'd be full of aches and pains by the time we got to the gig." - Ronnie Wood
"That was quite a push - all the way down the Uxbridge Road! The cold steel was grim - it cut through our gloves and overcoats. We took turns at steering and slipping." - Ronnie Wood
Ronnie Wood has created a series of new drawings, inspired by the content of his recently discovered 1965 diary.
Ronnie Wood: "I just closed my eyes, opened them, and drew what was photographically in my mind after all those years. It all comes flying back."
Friends and musicians such as The Who are featured, while others bring to life memories of the road to superstardom.
