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“You might as well do it big”: The album that inspired George Harrison to curate the Concert for Bangladesh
When George Harrison put on his Concert For Bangladesh in 1971, he broke ground for rock and roll altruism. But it started with this record.
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How David Crosby's casual recommendation changed George Harrison’s guitar playing forever
Harrison’s love for Ravi Shankar and his sitar experiments are well documented, and it seems Crosby got the ball rolling ...
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How a case of mistaken identity led to George Harrison's last public performance
In 1997, George Harrison agreed to make a rare TV appearance ... audience with his music and launching the groundbreaking ...
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What to Listen for on George Harrison's ‘Living in the Material World' Anniversary Edition
"There was obviously (The Concert For) Bangladesh ... because (Harrison) is saying some really fascinating things. I thought we should have a bit more focus on George on this one, and the ...
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The Concert for Bangladesh (1972)
The Concert for Bangladesh was a pair of benefit concerts organised by former Beatles guitarist George Harrison and Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar. The shows were held at 2:30 and 8:00 pm on ...
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George Harrison Would Have Turned 78 Today! Celebrate with These Rare Photos by Barry Feinstein
In his book, George Harrison: Be Here Now ... When Harrison organized the Concert for Bangladesh at Madison Square Garden in New York City in 1971, he created one of the most memorable rock ...
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Beatle George Harrison’s passion for gardening takes new life at Selby Gardens
“George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life” at Marie ... Harrison enjoyed a stellar solo career, organized a concert for Bangladesh, and became one of the Traveling Wilburys. The world knew him ...