It will replay in real time, all day long. July 13, 2025, marks the 40 th anniversary of Live Aid. The iconic charity concert was the brainstorm of rock legends Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money ...

Live Aid was a global phenomenon that took place at the same time, in two separate places, all focusing on helping to raise funds and awareness for famine relief in Ethiopia. Two concerts took place ...

(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.

Bob Geldof was in a French cafe recently when a man came up to him and said, “Thank you for the best day of my life.” “I didn’t know what he was talking about, but I assumed it was Live Aid — I don’t ...

In 1985, Live Aid concerts kicked off in London and Philadelphia, bringing in a record number of attendees. In London, 72,000 people attended, while in Philly, 89,484 people packed the stands. Live ...

Bob Geldof was in a French cafe recently when a man came up to him and said, "Thank you for the best day of my life." "I didn't know what he was talking about, but I assumed it was Live Aid - I don't ...