Live Aid – 25th anniversary
Written by admin on July 13, 2010 – 8:12 pm -| Today is the 25th anniversary of the Live Aid charity show which was broadcast live around the world from Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia.
Although there were some high profile “no shows,” including many stars who had appeared on the USA for Africa “We Are The World” single, many of the biggest performers of the day were assembled for Live Aid, including Phil Collins (who famously played both gigs), U2, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, Queen, Duran Duran, Madonna, Elton John, Simple Minds, The Who, The Pretenders and many more. |
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The aim of Live Aid was to raise money for Ethiopia’s starving population who had been hit by a terrible famine in 1984. Around $100m was raised. The concert was a follow-up to the Band Aid “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” single, which was written by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure and had sold three million copies since its release the previous November.
Here’s some memorable moments from Live Aid.
David Bowie – “Heroes”
Phil Collins – “In the Air Tonight”
Simple Minds – “Don’t You Forget About Me”
Mick Jagger & Tina Turner – “State of Shock” and “It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll”
Queen – “Radio Ga Ga”
Tags: David Bowie, Live Aid, mick jagger, Phil Collins, Queen, Simple Minds, Tina Turner
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