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Was Bob Dylan at concert for George?

Was Bob Dylan at concert for George?

Dylan has never publicly stated why he did not participate. His then-current tour concluded a week prior to the tribute concert, so there was no conflict with dates from that.

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.

What did Bob Dylan say about George Harrison?

Bob Dylan. “I’ve always liked the way George Harrison plays guitar – restrained and good.”

Who performed at Bob Dylan’s 30th anniversary concert?

Bringing together musical greats as far-flung as Johnny Cash and Eddie Vedder, The Clancy Brothers and Lou Reed, the four-hour show celebrated a truly remarkable lifetime of songs in front of a sold-out audience of over 18,000.

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 played concert for George?

Held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George’s songs, and music he loved, performed by artists including Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi & Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and more.

What did Bob Dylan say about Tom Petty?

Reacting to the sad news of Petty’s death, Dylan said in a statement to Rolling Stone: “It’s shocking, crushing news. I thought the world of Tom. He was great performer, full of the light, a friend, and I’ll never forget him.” See more tributes to Tom Petty here.

Who is Bob Dylan’s best friend?

Louis Kemp
Arguably his two best male friends outside the music business were Larry Kegan and Louis Kemp, two guys he met at Jewish summer camp when they were teenagers. “I would say Larry and I were his best friends, sure,” says Kemp (known to Bob as Louie), who went on to make a fortune in the fish business.

Who sang My Back Pages at Madison Square Garden?

“My Back Pages” was the last single by the Byrds to reach the Top 40 of the U.S. charts.

Who wrote I was so much older then?

Bob Dylan
My Back Pages/Lyricists