Witness History: Archive 2011 - Concert for Bangladesh

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In 1971 the first big rock benefit gig was organised by former Beatle, George Harrison.

He did it to raise money for refugees from the Bangladesh War of Independence.

Hear from a friend, and a musician who were there.

Photo: Keystone Features/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Published on Wednesday, 21st December 2011.

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