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TIL in 1969, George Harrison rage quit The Beatles. John Lennon suggested they invite Harrison’s long-time friend to replace him, but they feared the possible new member had more clout than even The Beatles. Harrison returned by Monday, dissolving the matter of whether or not to hire Eric Clapton.

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