OLIVIA HARRISON AND ERIC CLAPTON ANNOUNCE TRIBUTE TO GEORGE HARRISON NOVEMBER 29, 2002 AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL
Olivia Harrison and Eric Clapton have planned a very special performance tribute in honour of George Harrison. This unique event will take place at London?s Royal Albert Hall November 29, 2002–the one-year anniversary of George?s passing. The evening will feature the music of George Harrison, as well as music he loved.
Performers include (in alphabetical order): Joe Brown, Eric Clapton, Jools Holland, Jim Keltner, Jeff Lynne, Sir Paul McCartney, various members of Monty Python?s Flying Circus, Tom Petty, Leon Russell, Ravi Shankar and Ringo Starr. Eric Clapton will supervise the musical content of the tribute.
Proceeds from the concert will be donated to The Material World Charitable Foundation. Funded by George Harrison since its establishment in 1973, the foundation supports the arts, music, education and people with special needs.
Olivia Harrison noted: ?The tribute for George will resound not only within the Albert Hall but hopefully reach the spirit of the man so loved by his friends who will be performing and attending. »
Tickets go on sale from 9.00am on Friday 11th October. Prices vary from £25 – £150. Maximum 6 tickets per person. Tickets are available from:
RAH Box Office (no personal callers) ? 020 7589 8212
24 Hour Ticket Hotline – 0870 1212700
Online:www.bookingsdirect.co.uk (agency and credit card bookings subject to booking fee)
