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Live Aid: As It Happened!

  • On July 13, 1985, Live Aid featured 16 hours of simultaneous concerts in London and Philadelphia to raise money for Ethiopian famine relief.
  • The event grew from Michael Buerk's 1984 report on Ethiopia's crisis and Paula Yates' idea to fundraise after watching with Bob Geldof and their daughter.
  • Live Aid assembled top performers including Queen, U2, Madonna, and Paul McCartney, with backstage tensions, a global diva arriving late, and a supergroup refusing footage use.
  • The concert reached two billion viewers worldwide, raised about £150 million, and Bob Geldof stated Paula was vital, calling her “the lovely glue” in organizing the event.
  • Live Aid's legacy endures through a CNN 40th anniversary series exploring its origins, impact, and featuring interviews with Geldof, Bono, and world leaders about its global influence.
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Live Aid: As It Happened!

Live Aid. A global jukebox staged on two continents, and watched by two billion people, remains the biggest gig in the history of rock and pop.

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