Who played at the George Harrison tribute concert?
Held on November 29th 2002, the one-year anniversary of Harrison’s death, the concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall brought together Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Monty Python, Jeff Lynne, Tom Hanks, Dhani Harrison and many more for a night of Harrison’s music.
Did Eric Clapton play on the Beatles While My Guitar Gently Weeps?
On 3 September 1968, Eric Clapton played on sessions for George Harrison’s composition, “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” at EMI’s Abbey Road Studios in London. It is Clapton’s most well-known guest recording session. At George’s invitation, he recorded the lead guitar for the song.
When was the tribute Concert for George Harrison?
November 29, 2002
On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor.
Who left George Harrison for Eric Clapton?
Pattie Boyd
| Pattie Boyd | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | George Harrison ( m. 1966; div. 1977) Eric Clapton ( m. 1979; div. 1989) Rod Weston ( m. 2015) |
| Modelling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
Are Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney friends?
The ‘Concert for George’ was the perfect tribute to him, the most poignant moment came when his two close friends Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton came together for a special performance of his classic song ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’.
Did Eric Clapton steal George Harrison’s wife?
Boyd married George Harrison in 1966 and experienced the height of the Beatles’ popularity as well as sharing in their embrace of Indian spirituality. She divorced Harrison in 1977 and married Harrison’s friend Eric Clapton in 1979; they divorced in 1989….
| Pattie Boyd | |
|---|---|
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Website | www.pattieboyd.co.uk |