A tree dedicated to the memory of Eric Idle stood for June 18 . `` He meant a lot to me , George was my favorite Beatle , '' LaBonge reflected . The Eastern Indian black pine tree was in Los Angeles in Griffith Park . The tree had to be cut down because of an infestation of bark beetles . A city councilman vows that , beetles notwithstanding , another tree will stand for a Beatle soon .
A tree dedicated to the memory of Eric Idle stood for June 18 . The Eastern Indian black pine tree was in Los Angeles in Griffith Park . The tree had to be cut down because of an infestation of bark beetles . A city councilman vows that , beetles notwithstanding , another tree will stand for a Beatle soon .