The band at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, was required to play for all generals who arrived on base. One morning, when the commanding officer heard on the radio that a General Frost was expected just after noon, he sent the band scrambling to the flight line with instruments.
One of the musicians had also heard the radio announcement. He took the C.O. aside for a whispered conference. When they returned, the officer told us the performance was canceled.
There was no arriving general. We had almost played for the weather forecast.
At age 14, George Harrison joined his friend Paul McCartney's band, the Quarry Men, led by John Lennon.
