"From his working-class upbringing in Liverpool to his emergence as the 'quiet Beatle' and his development as a student of Indian music and philosophy, this encyclopedia follows his life: the groundbreaking 'Concert For Bangla Desh'; the composition of classic songs such as 'Something' and 'My Sweet Lord'; becoming the first ex-Beatle to top both the album and singles charts; his role as a champion of the British film industry with his unique HandMade films; the creation of the supergroup the Traveling Wilbury's and his years as a simple gardener on his Henley estate, Friar Park." Harrison's life was not without drama, and his efforts to establish himself as a songwriter against the duo of Lennon & McCartney, the loss of his first wife, Patti to his best friend, Eric Clapton, his flirtation with drugs, his struggle against a knife-wielding intruder and his battle against cancer are also detailed.