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Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, co-organizer Bob Geldof sat down with CNN’s Bill Weir to discuss the 1985 concert that raised tens of billions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia.
But Live Aid was a brilliant, brilliant thing. Anyone doubting this should watch the part in the BBC documentary series, Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World, where an Irish nurse ...
Live Aid boasted plenty of participants who could be considered MVPs – particularly organizer and driving force Bob Geldof.
Controversy erupted over Live Aid after it became clear where all of the money raised went. Some believe it funded genocide ...
This story is part of our continuing coverage in honor of Live Aid Week in Philadelphia. Check back daily for more Live Aid fun. In July 1985, Philly band the Hooters was red-hot.
Remembering sublime performances and hot messes, "blackmail" and backstage drama, the performer who played both the UK and US stages the same day, and more.
The Live Aid concerts for African famine relief turn 40 on Sunday, July 13, but for organizer Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats ...
Bob Geldof produced one of the greatest feats in rock 'n' roll history with Live Aid. A new CNN series takes a deep dive.
Edinburgh helped make the world a better place by playing its part in the Make Poverty History and Live 8 campaigns.
Bob’s not the kind of guy you can say no to,” said Sting, reminiscing about the origins of 1984’s Band Aid charity single “Do ...