The new CNN / BBC documentary series “Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On the World” chronicles the story behind what has been called the most successful charity event sever mounted. Credit: Photo by ...

Sir Bob Geldof and the team behind Live Aid will celebrate the legendary charity concert’s 40th anniversary this summer with a series of events including a re-broadcast of highlights from the all-star ...

Queen‘s galvanizing set at Live Aid 40 years ago at Wembley Stadium in London has gone on to become perhaps the best-remembered performance of the day — in no small part thanks to its through-line ...

A documentary celebrating 40 years of Live Aid has received widespread praise on social media. Airing on BBC Two on Sunday (6 July), the three-part series, Live Aid at 40: When Rock and Roll Took on ...

Live Aid was not just a concert; it was a catalyst for a worldwide social movement. Conceived by rock legends Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the event took place on July 13, 1985, simultaneously in London ...

Each installment of the series ran for one hour, and you can watch them all on-demand on Sling TV (half off first month) or DIRECTV (free trial). The fourth part of the series took a look at organizer ...

Programming Note: Watch CNN Original Series “Live Aid: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took On the World,” celebrating the definitive story of how two rockstars inspired the largest global music events in history.

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Freddie Mercury peacocking across the stage, pumping his mic stand while 72,000 pairs of hands double clapped in unison during Queen's “Radio Ga Ga.” David Bowie, elegant in his powder blue suit, ...

(CNN) — British band Queen’s performance at 1985 charity mega concert Live Aid has gone down in the history books, but it almost didn’t happen, according to members Brian May and Roger Taylor.