The Concert for Bangladesh

1972 G 1h 43m 8.2

The first benefit rock concert when major musicians performed to raise humanitarian relief funds for the refugees of Bangladesh of 1971 war.

Ex-Beatle George Harrison organized this spectacular concert on August 1, 1971 at New York's Madison Square Garden to help and aid the people from Bangladesh with all the money raised destined to that cause. Along with Harrison the concert features Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, Leon Rusell, Klaus Voormann and an Indian music section by Ravi Shankar and a set by the legendary Bob Dylan.

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Info about The Concert for Bangladesh

Studio(s): Apple Corps, 20th Century Fox

Originally Released: United States on Mar 23, 1972

Genres: Documentary, Music