The Beatles' George Harrison was devastated upon seeing Elvis Presley's drastic transformation during their last meeting.
Like many other musicians, The Beatles chose Presley as their inspiration in the music industry. The band members had been open about their love and admiration for the King of Rock and Roll, but they also felt devastated when they noticed massive changes in the singer.
George Harrison Recalled Final Meeting with Elvis Presley
The Beatles lost its second member when Harrison died on Nov. 29, 2001 - decades after John Lennon was murdered. Before his passing, he appeared in an interview and shared what their last meeting with Presley looked like.
"It was a bit sad really, because he had all those squawking singers and trumpet players and that stuff," he said, per Express. "But he had a great rhythm section - James Burton and all that gang - and I just wanted to say to him: 'Just get your jeans on and get your guitar and do [the song] that's alright with me mama and b***er all that other c**p."
Harrison noted how the "Heartbreak Hotel" singer looked different from when they last saw him, recalling how the singer donned "big white outfit with all the gold things and the big belt buckle" as he prepared ahead of one of his Las Vegas residency shows.
After seeing Presley in the state, the late Beatle declared he was not a fan of it but still applauded Presley's good tunes.
George Harrison Blamed These As What Led to Elvis Presley's Death
Elsewhere in the interview, Harrison spoke furiously about how Presley's fame and desire to please his fans contributed to his death. He said that those things ended up affecting the singer's health until his death.
He expressed his anger due to his intense love and respect for Presley, who inspired him and The Beatles in their music.
For what it's worth, Harrison revealed he became a fan of Presley upon hearing the hit "Heartbreak Hotel" when he was a child. For the late The Beatles member, he could not believe the sound of that record was almost comparable to a religious experience to him.
Apart from Harrison, Lennon also shared his love for The King. He famously said "without Elvis, there would be no Beatles."
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