In 1971 , ex-Beatle George Harrison was inspired to organize The Concert for Bangladesh , in part from the 1970 Bhola Cyclone , and from the 1971 Bangladesh Genocide and Bangladesh Liberation War . Although it was the first benefit concert of its type , it was extremely successful in raising money , aid and awareness for the region 's plight
1971 Bangladesh Genocide
1971 Bangladesh genocide
1970 Bhola cyclone