While [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]George Harrison[/lastfm] fans eagerly await the debut of Martin Scorcese‘s documentary on HBO in October, we get a little George this week!
[photogallerylink id=49835 align=left]His famous “Concert for Bangladesh” was released online yesterday – 40 years after.
Not only will you hear George’s music. It also includes [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Ringo Starr[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Bob Dylan[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Eric Clapton[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Billy Preston[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Leon Russell[/lastfm], [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Badfinger[/lastfm] and [lastfm link_type="artist_info"]Ravi Shankar[/lastfm]. Log onto TheConcertForBangladesh.com, as it will stream free in its entirety this Saturday through Monday!
The U.S. Fund for UNICEF has announced a special “Month of Giving” campaign to help children in famine and drought-stricken regions in the Horn of Africa. All after-tax proceeds from sales of the album will go to the George Harrison Fund for UNICEF. You can also text FRIEND to UNICEF (864233) to give $10 to the George Harrison Fund, or visit TheConcertForBangladesh.com to donate and learn more.
