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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.
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 ...
Live Aid boasted plenty of participants who could be considered MVPs – particularly organizer and driving force Bob Geldof.
Controversy erupted over Live Aid after it became clear where all of the money raised went. Some believe it funded genocide ...
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.
When Rock 'n' Roll Took On The World' goes behind the scenes of the legendary event that changed live performances forever.
While Live Aid was undoubtedly one of the most successful set of benefit concerts in history, many of the line up ...
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.
Still, not everyone was happy with the presence of even a handful of heavier bands on the bill. According to Wall, former ...
Like the original, Philly’s anniversary Live Aid performance will also be a fundraiser, this time benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.