The Royal Albert Hall is one of the UK's most treasured and distinctive buildings, recognisable all over the world. Since its opening by Queen Victoria in 1871, the world's leading artists from every kind of performance genre have appeared on its stage.
Eric Clapton has become synonymous with the Albert Hall as it has played host to his concerts almost annually for over 20 years. The Albert Hall was also the venue for Clapton's band Cream's farewell concerts in 1968 and reunion shows in 2005. Eric also instigated the Concert for George; this was held at the Albert Hall on 29 November 2002 to pay tribute to his life-long friend George Harrison.
British rock band Led Zeppelin performed a show 9 January 1970 at the hall, and the show was released in its entirety in the 2003 Led Zeppelin DVD boxed set.
The Beatles song "A Day In The Life" mentions the Royal Albert Hall, as does the character Nowhere Man in the Beatles' movie Yellow Submarine.
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