As a memorial to George Harrison on the first anniversary of his passing, The Concert for George was held at the Royal Albert Hall in London on 29 November 2002 . Organized by Harrison's widow, Olivia, and son, Dhani, and arranged under the musical direction of Eric Clapton and Jeff Lynne. A benefit for Harrison's Material World Charitable Foundation, the all-star concert took place on the day of the first anniversary of his death. Proceeds from the film also went to the Material World Charitable Foundation. The film was shot using discreet cameras from over twelve locations.
Credits
Concert for George Cast
Name |
Character |
Klaus Voormann
He was 65, now 86 years old
|
as Himself |
Ringo Starr
He was 63, now 84 years old
|
as Himself |
Ravi Shankar
He was 83, 92 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
Eric Clapton
He was 58, now 79 years old
|
as Himself |
Paul McCartney
He was 61, now 82 years old
|
as Himself |
Jim Keltner
He was 61, now 82 years old
|
as Himself |
Billy Preston
He was 57, 59 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
Jools Holland
He was 45, now 66 years old
|
as Himself |
Chris Stainton
He was 59, now 80 years old
|
as Himself |
Anoushka Shankar
She was 22, now 43 years old
|
as Herself |
Tom Petty
He was 52, 67 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
Andy Fairweather-Low
|
as Himself |
Dave Bronze
He was 51, now 72 years old
|
as Himself |
Dhani Harrison
He was 25, now 46 years old
|
as Himself |
Joseph Roger Brown
|
as Himself |
Marc Mann
|
as Himself |
Tessa Niles
She was 42, now 63 years old
|
as Herself |
Ray Cooper
He was 61, now 82 years old
|
as Himself |
Jim Horn
He was 62, now 84 years old
|
as Himself |
Jeff Lynne
He was 55, now 76 years old
|
as Himself |
Katie Kissoon
She was 52, now 73 years old
|
as Herself |
Albert Lee
He was 59, now 81 years old
|
as Himself |
Tom Scott
He was 55, now 76 years old
|
as Himself |
Jim Capaldi
He was 59, 60 years old when he died
|
as Himself |
Gary Brooker
He was 58, now 79 years old
|
as Himself |
Henry Spinetti
He was 52, now 73 years old
|
as Himself |
Concert for George Crew
Name |
Department |
Jeff Lynne as Production Director. He was 55 (now 76) years old
|
Production |
David Leland as Director. He was 56 (1) years old when He died
|
Directing |
David Leland as Producer. He was 56 (1) years old when He died
|
Production |