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George Harrison's elaborate prank on Phil Collins may be the funniest joke in rock history

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George Harrison's elaborate prank on Phil Collins may be the funniest joke in rock history.

Harrison had an entire recording session with a conga player who he asked to play poorly, just to pull one over on Collins .

The 18-year-old was starstruck playing on a session with two former Beatles , so he played extra hard in rehearsals, resulting in blood blisters on both hands.

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semi-formal

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English

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