To celebrate what would have been George Harrison's 80th birthday, the Strand Theatre will present a screening of Concert for George (2002) on Friday, Feb. 24, at 8 p.m. The documentary of a 2001 concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall features Harrison's songs, and music he loved, performed by an all-star lineup

On Nov. 29, 2002, one year after George Harrison’s passing, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. The momentous evening featured performances by Eric Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and many more.

According to the Strand in a news release, directed by David Leland, “Concert for George” captures stunning renditions of some of the most significant music of the 20th century, including “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” (featuring Clapton on guitar, McCartney on piano and Starr on drums), “Taxman” (performed by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers) and “The Inner Light” (covered by Jeff Lynne and Anoushka Shankar).

Lynne, Harrison’s longtime friend and collaborator, produced the audio elements of the concert, while Clapton oversaw the entire proceedings as musical director. 

“Concert for George” has been certified 8-times platinum by the RIAA since its initial release as a 2-DVD set in November 2003 and earned a 2004 Grammy Award for Best Long Form Music Video.

Running time is 2 hours 26 minutes. Tickets are $9/general admission,$8/seniors and under 12, $7/members, and will be available at the box office 30 minutes prior to show time.

For more information, visit www.rocklandstrand.com  or call (207) 594-0070 EX 3.

The Strand Theatre is located at 345 Main St., Rockland.