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When Rock 'n' Roll Took On The World' goes behind the scenes of the legendary event that changed live performances forever.
Bob Geldof produced one of the greatest feats in rock 'n' roll history with Live Aid. A new CNN series takes a deep dive.
Live Aid turns 40 this year. On July 13th 1985, one of the most famous concerts ever took place, with performances split ...
The Live Aid concerts for African famine relief turn 40 on Sunday, July 13, but for organizer Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats ...
Profoundly moving’ Live Aid at 40 documentary praised by viewers - Over one billion people watched the concert, set up by ...
Remembering sublime performances and hot messes, "blackmail" and backstage drama, the performer who played both the UK and US stages the same day, and the one who got the donations flowing.
When Queen stole the show at Live Aid, Brian May and Roger Taylor sat with the royals and other rock stars but where was ...
Live Aid has been hailed as one of the best events in music history, raising millions for famine relief in Ethiopia, but behind the success lies a dark background for those who took part ...
Still, not everyone was happy with the presence of even a handful of heavier bands on the bill. According to Wall, former ...
Everybody was waiting for this moment. Led Zeppelin had broken up after drummer John Bonham died in 1980. And prior to that, ...
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.