WEB Live Aid: The Legendary Benefit Concert
A Global Effort to Fight Famine
Live Aid, a multi-venue benefit concert held on July 13, 1985, was a groundbreaking event that united the world in the fight against famine.
Organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, Live Aid featured some of the biggest names in music performing at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. The event was broadcast live to millions of people around the world, raising a staggering amount of money to support famine relief efforts in Ethiopia.
Live Aid's lineup was a veritable who's who of rock and pop music, including Queen, U2, Dire Straits, Elton John, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, and many more. The performances were legendary, and the event helped to raise awareness of the devastating famine in Ethiopia and inspired countless people to donate to the cause.
Live Aid remains one of the most iconic events in music history, and its legacy continues to inspire charitable efforts around the world. The event showed the power of music to bring people together and make a real difference in the world.
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