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fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago

How The Rolling Stones recorded the worst album of their career: There was too much bitterness, it was the bad end of the drug-taking'

Tension among Rolling Stones members peaked during the recording of their 18th album, leading to significant conflicts and individual pursuits overshadowing the band.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Indo Daily: 40 years of Band Aid - Christmas, charity and controversy

Among those watching was Irish musician Bob Geldof, who became determined to help in the only way he knew how. Thus began an unlikely pairing of pop music and activism that would inspire other charity singles like 'We Are the World' and lead to the historic Live Aid concerts. The iconic Christmas single, 'Do They Know It's Christmas?', was written by Geldof and Midge Ure. It would raise £8m for Ethiopia within a year and forever changed the relationship between charity and celebrity.
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fromIndependent
6 months ago
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Bob Geldof's life has been characterised by confounding expectations but an Aras run would be an astonishing career change

fromIndependent
8 months ago
Film

'Live Aid at 40' review: Recording chaos, Boy George's Concorde scramble and Ethiopian dictator's shocking demand

fromIndependent
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bob Geldof's life has been characterised by confounding expectations but an Aras run would be an astonishing career change

fromIndependent
8 months ago
Film

'Live Aid at 40' review: Recording chaos, Boy George's Concorde scramble and Ethiopian dictator's shocking demand

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fromOpen Culture
8 months ago

Watch Queen's Brilliant Live Aid Performance: It Happened 40 Years Ago Today (July 13, 1985)

Queen revitalized their career with an unforgettable performance at Live Aid, captivating the audience and solidifying their legacy.
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fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

'They didn't invite us to do Live Aid so we did our own thing'

A charity effort by British reggae artists raised funds for famine relief in Ethiopia in 1985, similar to the Live Aid concert occurring simultaneously.
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fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
8 months ago

How to watch Live Aid 1985 in full as iconic event marks its 40th anniversary

Live Aid 1985 was a two-venue benefit concert to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Millions poured in for Live Aid as wives pawned wedding rings and even Geldof was 'proud to be Irish'

The Irish public was donating 10 times per capita more than our neighbours during the transatlantic telethon, showcasing an immense spirit of generosity.
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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
11 months ago

'Live Aid proves that human beings do care about each other'

Live Aid challenged the idea that society doesn't exist, reinforcing the power of collective effort for humanitarian causes.
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