July 13, 1975: The Day George Harrison Met Bob Marley

These classic photos of George Harrison and Bob Marley were taken on July 13, 1975, backstage at the Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, California.

Having heard that George was a fan of Marley’s music, the president of Island Records, Charley Nuccio, invited George to the show to meet Marley. When told that George Harrison was coming backstage, Marley visibly lit up and said, “Ras Beatle!!” Here’s the only photos from this historic meeting taken by Kim Gottlieb Walker.

(via feelnumb)