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Forty years ago, the legendary Live Aid concerts simulcast from Philadelphia and London aimed to do a lot of good.
Live Aid boasted plenty of participants who could be considered MVPs – particularly organizer and driving force Bob Geldof.
Bob Geldof produced one of the greatest feats in rock 'n' roll history with Live Aid. A new CNN series takes a deep dive.
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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.
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a “multilateral lunch” as the region reels ...
Controversy erupted over Live Aid after it became clear where all of the money raised went. Some believe it funded genocide ...
Profoundly moving’ Live Aid at 40 documentary praised by viewers - Over one billion people watched the concert, set up by ...
The Live Aid concerts for African famine relief turn 40 on Sunday, July 13, but for organizer Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats ...
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.
British band Queen’s performance at 1985 charity mega concert Live Aid has gone down in the history books, but it almost didn ...
Everybody was waiting for this moment. Led Zeppelin had broken up after drummer John Bonham died in 1980. And prior to that, ...