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Concert for Bangladesh
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
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