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Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, & Brian May Reunite For Live Aid’s 40th Anniversary

In July 1985, a vast array of mega-popular artists performed at Live Aid, a pair of massive benefit concerts held in London and Philadelphia and broadcast worldwide. Led Zeppelin reunited for the occasion, as did Black Sabbath. Teddy Pendergrass made his first public appearance after being paralyzed in a 1982 car crash. Phil Collins jumped on the Concorde so that he could perform at both concerts. U2’s Live Aid performance is considered a key moment in their rise, and Queen’s set was so l...

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23:44 on July 14 2025

Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, & Brian May Reunite For Live Aid’s 40th Anniversary

Stereogum — In July 1985, a vast array of mega-popular artists performed at Live Aid, a pair of massive benefit concerts held in London and Philadelphia and broadcast worldwide. L... more info
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