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Pattie Boyd

Meet Pattie Boyd, a supermodel who inspired famous songs and lived through amazing times!

Images

1963 Page (26) John H. Morrison, Miss Berry

1963 Page (26) John H. Morrison, Miss Berry

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Eric Clapton wrote Layla in 1970 about his friend’s wife, Pattie Boyd. (the greatest 7 minutes and 6 seconds of rock n roll ever recorded) ... he didn’t marry her for until 1979. Makes you wanna keep trying, huh?
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1963 Page (12) John H. Morrison
Pattie Boyd, 2018
Kinfauns George Harrison house
Beatle George Harrison with Patti Boyd in San Francisco in 1967--the Summer Of Love
Neckpiece by Emiko Suo Mint Museum of Art Charlotte, North Carolina
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Key Facts

Born
March 17, 1944.
Known For
Being a famous 1960s model and inspiring famous songs.
Married To
George Harrison (1966-1977) and Eric Clapton (1979-1989).
Inspired Songs
George Harrison's 'I Need You', 'If I Needed Someone', 'Something', 'For You Blue', and Eric Clapton's 'Layla', 'Bell Bottom Blues', 'Wonderful Tonight'.

Who is Pattie Boyd?

Imagine a super-duper famous model from the 1960s! That was Pattie Boyd. She was so stylish and cool that she was one of the most popular models in the whole world. She had a special look that everyone loved, like a movie star! Pattie was also friends with some of the most famous musicians ever, and her life was full of exciting adventures.

Pattie and the Rock Stars!

Pattie Boyd married two very famous musicians: George Harrison from The Beatles and Eric Clapton. When she was married to George, The Beatles were super popular, like the biggest band in the world! She even learned about Indian music and culture with them.

Later, she married Eric Clapton, and they were friends with lots of other rock stars too. It was like living in a real-life rock and roll fairytale!

Songs Inspired by Pattie!

Guess what? Pattie Boyd was so special that two of the most famous musicians in the world wrote amazing songs just for her! George Harrison wrote songs like 'Something' and 'I Need You' thinking about Pattie. Then, Eric Clapton wrote the super famous song 'Layla' and 'Wonderful Tonight' for her too! It’s like she was a real-life muse, making music magic happen just by being herself.

Pattie's Other Talents!

Besides being a famous model, Pattie Boyd is also a talented photographer! She took amazing pictures of her famous friends, like George Harrison and Eric Clapton, when they were on tour or just hanging out. These photos are like little windows into a very exciting time in music history. She even wrote a book about her life, sharing all her incredible stories with everyone!

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