Live Tribute by a Group Larger than a Quartet

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1

Do you have any tribute songs done live for an artist, that is a song written by the artist, that makes you want to sing along, even if you are on public transportation?
The tribute must be from a diverse or variety amount of musicians or bands.
The artist(s) cannot be performing on stage - though they could be sat there.

The Auld Triangle

Here is an example of what I mean. Musicians playing a Brendan Behan song.

2

If I can rephrase your question – which I had to read a couple of times to make sure I understood – you are looking for examples of:

  • Live performances of cover/tribute versions of songs
  • At least five musicians performing in the cover/tribute
  • The original artist can’t be directly involved in the performance – the original artist can be present in the audience, but do they have to be present? (that is not clear to me in your question)

Is that correct?

3

Sorry if it wasn’t clear. Not five musician necessarily, but people from different musical careers and backgrounds showing their appreciation for another artist. Cover would be more clear than tribute.

4

I think that the “Concert for George” meets your criteria. It was done in 2002, a year after George Harrison died; it features many of his friends and former recording partners – including Paul and Ringo, as well as George’s son Dhani – doing covers of his songs. It is a truly heartfelt concert, and the cast of musicians is wonderful.

Here is the Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6maMr1TOQic

5

Prince was Prince at his best in that performance.

6

You may be thinking of Prince’s performance of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps” during his induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; Prince was not part of the Concert for George band.