Live Aid, organized by Bob Geldof on July 13, 1985, aimed to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine. The concert took place in Philadelphia and London, broadcasting live for 16 hours to almost two billion viewers. Despite good intentions, many funds did not reach their intended targets. The event faced technical challenges, including sound issues and a lack of diversity among the artists. However, Live Aid was celebrated for its technical achievements, featuring iconic reunions and legendary performances, influencing the future of music festivals.
Bob Geldof organized the transcontinental Live Aid concert on July 13th, 1985, raising funds for the Ethiopian famine. It broadcasted for 16 hours to nearly two billion viewers.
Despite its noble intentions, Live Aid's funds did not reach the intended parties, with significant performance issues and a lack of diversity among the featured artists.
Live Aid was marked by technical achievements, including historic reunions of iconic bands like The Who and Led Zeppelin, and Queen's performance being voted as the greatest set.
Phil Collins uniquely performed on both continents, and the event's mix of high-energy performances and quirks made it a memorable moment in music history.
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