Monday, 22 September 2014

Conan O'Brien to air week-long George Harrison tribute on chat show

Conan will air a week-long musical tribute to the late George Harrison .

Conan O'Brien is welcoming George's son Dhani Harrison and several other musicians to honour the late Beatle beginning on Monday (September 22).


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Norah Jones - daughter of George's close friend Ravi Shankar - and Beck are also slated to appear, with more guests to be announced.


Legendary musician Paul Simon will perform during the week as well.


The week-long musical tribute is being sponsored by AT&T, and will be held to promote the release of George Harrison: The Apple Years 1968-75.



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George passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on November 29, 2001.

Conan airs Mondays through Thursdays at 11pm ET on TBS.


Watch George Harrison perform 'Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)' below:








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