Live Aid took place on July 13, 1985, with simultaneous concerts at Wembley Stadium and JFK Stadium. It aimed to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, uniting nearly 2 billion viewers globally. The event featured major artists, including Freddie Mercury and David Bowie, who performed without payment. Organized rapidly by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, Live Aid's unseen foundations relied on goodwill rather than extensive planning, creating a historic template for future charity events. It had a significant cultural impact, showcasing music's power in humanitarian efforts.
Conceived and executed by Irish musician Geldof and Ultravox's Midge Ure, Live Aid was put together at astonishing speed, with momentum from the 1984 Band Aid single "Do They Know It's Christmas?". Ure recalled that much of Live Aid's planning was instinctual and born from goodwill rather than strategy or budget. This resulted in an unprecedented global event that raised immense funds for famine relief in Ethiopia.
Live Aid was the largest satellite link-up and television broadcast of its time, uniting close to 2 billion people across over 100 countries. The concerts occurred simultaneously in the UK and US, featuring music's biggest names such as Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, and Tina Turner, all of whom performed for free. This landmark event set a precedent for future charity concerts.
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