Tom Petty plans to sing Beatles & Harrison's Songs

LONDON, UK (Tom Petty Fans Website) - Tom Petty is getting ready to honor his friend, the late George Harrison.
Petty and the Heartbreakers are on the bill for Friday's (November 29) George Harrison tribute concert at the Royal Albert Hall in London, which marks the first anniversary of the singer-guitarist's death. The group will play three songs written by Harrison - the Beatles' "I Need You" and "Taxman," and the solo "Isn't It A Pity," from 1970's All Things Must Pass.

Also set to perform at the show are Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Jeff Lynne, Leon Russell, Jim Keltner, Jools Holland, Joe Brown, Ravi Shankar, and members of Monty Python's Flying Circus. At press time, it was still unclear whether or not Bob Dylan would be on the bill.

Proceeds from the event will go to the Material World Charitable Foundation, a personal favorite of Harrison's since its inception in 1973. The group supports the arts, music, education, and people with special needs.

Petty and company are on a break from their tour in support of The Last DJ. After the Harrison show, they return to the road on December 3 at the First Union Spectrum in Philadelphia. The tour, with special guest Jackson Browne, wraps up December 14 at the FleetCenter in Boston.