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Live Aid boasted plenty of participants who could be considered MVPs – particularly organizer and driving force Bob Geldof.
The Live Aid concerts for African famine relief turn 40 on Sunday, July 13, but for organizer Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats ...
Controversy erupted over Live Aid after it became clear where all of the money raised went. Some believe it funded genocide ...
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.
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 ...
While Live Aid was undoubtedly one of the most successful set of benefit concerts in history, many of the line up ...
When Rock 'n' Roll Took On The World' goes behind the scenes of the legendary event that changed live performances forever.
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.
Live Aid turns 40 this year. On July 13th 1985, one of the most famous concerts ever took place, with performances split ...
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.
Queen delivered one of the greatest performances of all time at Live Aid. Here's the inside story of their rocky road to ...