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Bob Geldof produced one of the greatest feats in rock 'n' roll history with Live Aid. A new CNN series takes a deep dive.
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 ...
When Queen stole the show at Live Aid, Brian May and Roger Taylor sat with the royals and other rock stars but where was ...
As one News Journal reporter on scene noted, Live Aid was "the biggest one-day line-up of stars in rock music's 30-year ...
“First of all, from Bill’s point of view, it was a logistical crowning achievement,” Graham tells 48 Hills. “Having 40-plus ...
Bob Geldof didn’t mince words about those in charge across the pond as he celebrated 40 years of Live Aid. “The thuggery of Musk, and Vance and Trump, this confederacy of dunces, these abject ...
This features show organisers Bob Geldof and Harvey Goldsmith discussing their fears for the show, which was put together at relatively short notice and involved 16 hours of music being broadcast ...
Bob Geldof has branded ‘white saviour’ accusations aimed at him as ‘nonsense’ ahead of Live Aid at 40. The 40th anniversary of the two-venue benefit concert falls on Sunday, July 13, which ...
Sir Brian May has revealed that Queen were told by Bob Geldof to “just play the hits” before their legendary Live Aid performance in 1985.
Edinburgh helped make the world a better place by playing its part in the Make Poverty History and Live 8 campaigns.
Bob Geldof told Freddie Mercury to ‘just play the hits’ before legendary Live Aid performance Queen’s six-song set is often remembered as one of the greatest rock performances of all time ...
A weeklong celebration and exploration of the greatest show on Earth.