Concert for George (album)

Concert for George is a live tribute soundtrack album in honor of the late George Harrison, issued in 2003 in conjunction with the simultaneous DVD release of the same name. Featuring live performances of many of Harrison's well-known songs from his closest musician friends, Concert for George is considered a fitting and heartfelt celebration of Harrison's considerable career.

Related Topics:
George Harrison - 2003 - DVD

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Recorded at the Royal Albert Hall on 29 November 2002 – the first anniversary of Harrison's death – the performance features a wealth of talents who knew Harrison well. Eric Clapton, one of Harrison's closest friends, is not only a performer but the musical director of the show. Representing Indian music, an important influence on Harrison's sound, is Ravi Shankar and his daughter Anoushka Shankar. Among Harrison's rock and roll cronies are Jeff Lynne, Gary Brooker, Joe Brown, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Billy Preston and Harrison's two former bandmates, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

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Royal Albert Hall - 29 November - 2002 - Eric Clapton - Indian music - Ravi Shankar - Anoushka Shankar - Rock and roll - Jeff Lynne - Gary Brooker - Joe Brown - Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - Billy Preston - Paul McCartney - Ringo Starr

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Concert for George was released in November 2003, marking the second anniversary of Harrison's death, and was warmly received by the public, reaching #97 in the US. In 2005, the accompanying music DVD won the Best Long Form Video Grammy.

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2005 - Best Long Form Video - Grammy

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