Michael Buerk 's reports on the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia for BBC World Service helped spark the aid relief movement. [11] The 1985 Live Aid concert was conceived as a follow-on to the successful …

George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley are also known as WHAM ! Note : Hall & Oates & Kendricks & Ruffin stayed on stage to play and sing with Mick Jagger.

Jul 13, 2025 · Perhaps the most notorious Live Aid set was for the reformed Led Zep, who enlisted a nervous Phil Collins to replace their late drummer John Bonham. Robert Plant was hoarse, Jimmy …

Jul 12, 2025 · Thus, the concept of Live Aid—the “global jukebox”—was born. The organizational sprint that followed was Herculean. In just 10 weeks, Geldof, Ure, and veteran promoters Harvey …

Last.fm concert page for Live Aid at Wembley Stadium (London) on July 13, 1985. Discuss the gig, get concert tickets, see who's attending, find similar events.

Live Aid remains one of the most well-known benefit concerts in history. Organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure as a fund-raising campaign for famine relief in Ethiopia, the event took place in both …

Apr 6, 2025 · The event was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise further funds for relief of the 1983–1985 famine in Ethiopia. Live Aid was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London …

Jul 13, 2023 · The song was written by Geldolf and Ultravox singer Midge Ure and performed by Band Aid, a group consisting of Culture Club, Duran Duran, Phil Collins, U2, Wham!, and others.

Sep 9, 2024 · The lineup for the 1985 Live Aid concert was nothing short of legendary, with artists like Queen, U2, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, David Bowie, and The Who taking the stage.

Jun 15, 2018 · Jack Nicholson came onstage to introduce Joan Baez and Bryan Adams, while other stars who graced the stage included Bette Midler, (who brought on Mick Jagger) and Chevy Chase.