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Live Aid became an indelible memory for not only music fans but also the artists who participated. Many including Spandau ...
The charity mega-concert was an unforgettable day for Philadelphia. The author was there, and shares how it came to be.
He was driving up from Sussex, listening to U2 on the radio, and they were so good, he was getting really nervous,” remembers ...
Queen at Live Aid is one of the most iconic musical moments of all time - but it almost didn't happen as the band nearly turned down the invite to play.
We weren’t touring or playing, and it seemed like a crazy idea, this talk of having 50 bands on the same bill,” guitarist May ...
July 13, 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid. The iconic charity concert was the brainstorm of rock legends Bob ...
In an interview with 'Radio Times,' it was revealed that Freddie Mercury was warned not to get clever" ahead of his legendary ...
As Madonna took the to the stage, Nile Rodgers tells the wild story about an audience member asking her to take her top off, ...
When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World. Home; Episodes; Clips; Main content. Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the ...
Bob Geldof has rejected the idea that he is a “white saviour” due to his charity work in Africa. The Irish musician and ...
Drummer Roger Taylor did want to be involved and was the one who convinced Mercury to do it. "I said to Freddie, If we wake ...
Bob Geldof has addressed claims that he is a “white savior” for organizing the Live Aid concert in 1985.