Pattie Boyd reveals “love triangle” letters from George Harrison and Eric Clapton
nme.comGeorge Harrison and Eric Clapton.Boyd, who was an internationally famous fashion model, was a muse to both musicians and has been cited as the inspiration behind multiple classic rock songs, including ‘Something’, ‘Layla’ and ‘Wonderful Tonight’.And now, Boyd, aged 79, has decided to sell some of the letters along with a range of other possessions via the auction house Christie’s.Boyd first met Harrison on the set of 1964 film A Hard Day’s Night, eventually marrying the guitarist in 1966.
Harrison was friends with Clapton and the latter would regularly spend time at their Surrey home, with the two seemingly striking up their own relationship.
Boyd divorced Harrison in 1977 and married Clapton in 1979, before eventually splitting from him in the late ‘80s.Among the letters up for auction include handwritten letters from Harrison while he was away on tour with The Beatles. “Hope you’re OK,” reads one. “I miss you.
I’m starving – many grilled cheese sandwiches. Love you.”Also included are letters from Clapton, including one from 1970 that reads: “I am writing this letter to you, with the main purpose of ascertaining your feelings towards a subject well known to both of us”.“What I wish to ask you is if you still love your husband?” he continued. “All these questions are very impertinent, I know, but if there is still a feeling in your heart for me… you must let me know!”“Don’t telephone!
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