Nickolai Sukharev
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The concert closed with some members of USA for Africa (many who did not perform during the concert) joining the day's performers for a live rendition of 'We Are the World.' Interestingly enough, Peter, Paul and Mary, joined the finale after rumours they would perform with Bob Dylan. #LiveAid40
USA For Africa - We Are The World (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The concert closed with some members of USA for Africa (many who did not perform during the concert) joining the day's performers for a live rendition of 'We Are the World.' Interestingly enough, Peter, Paul and Mary, joined the finale after rumours they would perform with Bob Dylan. #LiveAid40
Jagger's bandmates, Keith Richards and Ron Wood, joined Bob Dylan to play 'Blowin' in the Wind' and two other Dylan folk songs. #LiveAid40
Bob Dylan / Keith Richards / Ron Wood - Blowin' In The Wind (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Jagger's bandmates, Keith Richards and Ron Wood, joined Bob Dylan to play 'Blowin' in the Wind' and two other Dylan folk songs. #LiveAid40
As the evening went on, Duran Duran performed for the last time until their reunion in 2003, while Mick Jagger and Tina Turner sang a duet. One interesting question is: where were The Rolling Stones? #LiveAid40
July 14, 2025 at 3:24 AM
As the evening went on, Duran Duran performed for the last time until their reunion in 2003, while Mick Jagger and Tina Turner sang a duet. One interesting question is: where were The Rolling Stones? #LiveAid40
In what was described as a sub-standard performance, the group later blamed Phil Collins for not knowing the material. The performance also suffered from poor monitors and sound delivery, along with out-of-tune guitars. Below is an AI-enhanced version of their set. #LiveAid40
Led Zeppelin - Live Aid 1985 - Full Show - 4K AI Enhanced
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July 14, 2025 at 3:08 AM
In what was described as a sub-standard performance, the group later blamed Phil Collins for not knowing the material. The performance also suffered from poor monitors and sound delivery, along with out-of-tune guitars. Below is an AI-enhanced version of their set. #LiveAid40
After his two songs, Collins then introduced Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin. Collins and Tony Thompson, who performed earlier with Power Station, played drums, while Paul Martinez joined on bass. #LiveAid40
July 14, 2025 at 3:03 AM
After his two songs, Collins then introduced Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones, the surviving members of Led Zeppelin. Collins and Tony Thompson, who performed earlier with Power Station, played drums, while Paul Martinez joined on bass. #LiveAid40
Collins then took to the stage to perform 'Against All Odds' and 'In The Air Tonight,' the same two songs he performed at Wembley earlier in the day. #LiveAid40
Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Collins then took to the stage to perform 'Against All Odds' and 'In The Air Tonight,' the same two songs he performed at Wembley earlier in the day. #LiveAid40
As the afternoon turned to evening, the anticipation began to build for Phil Collins, who flew from London to Philadelphia on the Concorde to perform at both legs. He played drums in a three-song set with Eric Clapton. #LiveAid40
Eric Clapton - White Room (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 2:52 AM
As the afternoon turned to evening, the anticipation began to build for Phil Collins, who flew from London to Philadelphia on the Concorde to perform at both legs. He played drums in a three-song set with Eric Clapton. #LiveAid40
Simple Minds played 'Don't You (Forget About Me),' a song featured in 'The Breakfast Club,' a blockbuster released a few months earlier. #LiveAid40
Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me) (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Simple Minds played 'Don't You (Forget About Me),' a song featured in 'The Breakfast Club,' a blockbuster released a few months earlier. #LiveAid40
Other artists in the U.S. leg included REO Speedwagon, Rick Springfield and George Thorogood, along with a reunited Crosby, Stills & Nash. Canadian rockstar Bryan Adams was the first performer to have his set broadcast to the audience at Wembley. #LiveAid40
July 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Other artists in the U.S. leg included REO Speedwagon, Rick Springfield and George Thorogood, along with a reunited Crosby, Stills & Nash. Canadian rockstar Bryan Adams was the first performer to have his set broadcast to the audience at Wembley. #LiveAid40
The lineup also featured Run-D.M.C., one of the earliest hip-hop groups in the genre. #LiveAid40
Run DMC - King Of Rock (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 2:34 AM
The lineup also featured Run-D.M.C., one of the earliest hip-hop groups in the genre. #LiveAid40
Later that morning, another reunion took place as the original Black Sabbath took to the stage. With Ozzy Osborne returning as the frontman following his departure several years earlier, the band played a set of their classic songs. #LiveAid40
Black Sabbath feat. Ozzy Osbourne - Paranoid (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Later that morning, another reunion took place as the original Black Sabbath took to the stage. With Ozzy Osborne returning as the frontman following his departure several years earlier, the band played a set of their classic songs. #LiveAid40
Joan Baez took to the stage for a formal opening, proclaiming, "This is your Woodstock, and it's long overdue," and emphasized the charitable destination of the gathered funds. She went on to sing 'Amazing Grace' and 'We Are the World.' #LiveAid40
Joan Baez - We Are The World (MTV - Live Aid 7/13/1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Joan Baez took to the stage for a formal opening, proclaiming, "This is your Woodstock, and it's long overdue," and emphasized the charitable destination of the gathered funds. She went on to sing 'Amazing Grace' and 'We Are the World.' #LiveAid40
The U.S. leg of the event started before 9 a.m. with local high school student Bernard Watson performing an acoustic set after begging the organizers for a slot on stage. #LiveAid40
Bernard Watson - Full Performance (Live Aid)
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July 14, 2025 at 12:46 AM
The U.S. leg of the event started before 9 a.m. with local high school student Bernard Watson performing an acoustic set after begging the organizers for a slot on stage. #LiveAid40
To give Live Aid legitimacy in the British music scene, Geldof wanted at least one member of The Beatles to perform. Rumors circulated of a Beatles reunion with Julian Lennon taking the place of his father. In the end, Paul McCartney closed out the show. #LiveAid40
Paul McCartney - Let It Be (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 12:36 AM
To give Live Aid legitimacy in the British music scene, Geldof wanted at least one member of The Beatles to perform. Rumors circulated of a Beatles reunion with Julian Lennon taking the place of his father. In the end, Paul McCartney closed out the show. #LiveAid40
Live Aid also featured several band reunions. Wanting some established names in the lineup, Bob Geldof managed to get The Who to reunite, several years after their split. #LiveAid40
The Who - Love Reign O'er Me (Live Aid 1985)
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July 14, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Live Aid also featured several band reunions. Wanting some established names in the lineup, Bob Geldof managed to get The Who to reunite, several years after their split. #LiveAid40
Later in the evening, Queen went on stage, in a performance that observers billed as the set that stole the show. They played six songs, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and We Will Rock You. #LiveAid40
Queen - Radio Ga Ga (Live Aid 1985)
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July 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Later in the evening, Queen went on stage, in a performance that observers billed as the set that stole the show. They played six songs, including Bohemian Rhapsody, Radio Ga Ga and We Will Rock You. #LiveAid40
In one of numerous sets that exceeded the 20-minute time limit, U2 took to the stage in a performance that included Bono climbing down from the stage to briefly dance with an audience member. #LiveAid40
U2 - Bad (Live Aid 1985)
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July 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
In one of numerous sets that exceeded the 20-minute time limit, U2 took to the stage in a performance that included Bono climbing down from the stage to briefly dance with an audience member. #LiveAid40
Since the bill had more than 20 performers, the organizers limited each set to approximately 20 minutes. The stage featured a rotating platform divided into three sections to allow for one band to perform, one to set up and a third to take down.
July 13, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Since the bill had more than 20 performers, the organizers limited each set to approximately 20 minutes. The stage featured a rotating platform divided into three sections to allow for one band to perform, one to set up and a third to take down.
The show included some of the top charting music groups of the day, including Spandau Ballet, Nik Kershaw and Sade, along with more established stars like Phil Collins, Sting, Dire Straits, Elton John and David Bowie. #LiveAid40
Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Live Aid 1985)
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July 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The show included some of the top charting music groups of the day, including Spandau Ballet, Nik Kershaw and Sade, along with more established stars like Phil Collins, Sting, Dire Straits, Elton John and David Bowie. #LiveAid40
The Wembley leg started with Status Quo opening the show with 'Rockin' All Over the World' in a three-song set that included 'Caroline' and 'Don't Waste My Time' #LiveAid40
Status Quo - Rockin' All Over The World (Live Aid 1985)
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July 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Wembley leg started with Status Quo opening the show with 'Rockin' All Over the World' in a three-song set that included 'Caroline' and 'Don't Waste My Time' #LiveAid40