Wouldn’t it be fun to be famous? Having everyone know your name, your picture on the cover of magazines and being able to rub elbows with other big-name individuals. While it might initially be enjoyable, such notoriety could likely grow tiresome: random people wanting to meet you everywhere you go, the lack of privacy and the overwhelming scrutiny by individuals who don’t even know you.
It’s no surprise, then, that some celebrities dislike their fame. Here are five vintage musicians who grew to hate being famous.
George Harrison
George Harrison was known by fans as the “quiet Beatle” because he always appeared shy or uneasy with the media attention and hysteria of Beatlemania. This was Harrision’s public persona. In private, he was far more open. Ultimately, the Beatle didn’t enjoy all of the attention, especially when it was at its peak. For instance, The Guardian reports he received 15,000 cards from fans on his 21st birthday.
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