George Harrison's long-lasting impact on southern Illinois
By A Mystery Man Writer
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Nearly six decades have passed since The Beatles first stepped foot in America, but one of their own enjoyed a sneak peek of the states months before his close comrades. That included a brief, yet monumental trip to southern Illinois.
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