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Born: March 17, 1944
Met George Harrison on first day of shooting of A Hard Day's Night, in which she played the schoolgirl on the train whose only line is "Prisoners?!"
Marriage:
Married George Harrison on January 21, 1966 at Epsom Register Office in Surrey . The two had lived together for about a year before they were married.
Attendees at wedding included: Paul McCartney
What the Beatles were doing that night: This was during a long break between touring in December and the recording of Revolver beginning in April.
As the Beatles were breaking up, George became more and more adulterous. This deeply hurt Pattie and she began to "seek comfort in the arms of others". She had an affair with George's good friend Eric Clapton just to spite George. This plan backfired, however, when Eric fell in love with her, only to have her return to George. This saga is detailed in the lyrics to 'Layla' which was written about her. She also had an affair with the Rolling Stones' Ron Wood. Eventually George's behavior took the toll on the marriage and Pattie turned to Eric. It is remarkable that George and Eric remained amicable during this turn of events.
Divorce: 1977
Later marriages: Eric Clapton on March 27, 1979 in Tucson until their divorce in 1986
Guests included: George Harrison and Olivia Arias (his second wife), Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Mick Jagger, Elton John, Lonnie Donegan, Jeff Beck, and Ray Cooper.
The songs 'Layla' and 'Wonderful Tonight' by Derek & the Dominoes (Clapton's pseudonym) and Eric Clapton respectively were written about her.
She sings backup (along with Yoko Ono) on 'Birthday' (it should be clear which line).
Wild Honey Pie was included on the White Album because Pattie liked it.
Pattie was just as interested in Indian culture as George and it was she who introduced George and, in turn, the Beatles to the Maharishi.
Taken From The Beatles First Wives Club.
