Forty years ago, music history was made when simultaneous concerts in London and Philadelphia raised money for famine relief. Beyond the dollars, Live Aid supercharged how benefit concerts could make ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On July 13, 1985, a group of global superstars teamed up to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia by performing at Live Aid, a ...

“It’s 12 noon in London, 7 a.m. in Philadelphia, and around the world, it’s time for Live Aid!” BBC DJ and Live Aid host Richard Skinner declared as crowds cheered. It was Saturday, July 13, 1985, and ...

Live Aid was a global phenomenon that took place at the same time, in two separate places, all focusing on helping to raise funds and awareness for famine relief in Ethiopia. Two concerts took place ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. View of musicians including, from third left, Bono, Paul McCartney, and Freddie Mercury as they perform onstage during the Live ...

NEW YORK -- Forty years ago, the legendary Live Aid concerts aimed to do a lot of good - helping to raise over $100 million for famine relief in Ethiopia and inspiring worldwide awareness for a cause ...

Delaware native George Thorogood played Live Aid's 40th anniversary concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. Thorogood shared a memorable encounter with actor Jack Nicholson backstage. Live Aid was the ...

Sunday, July 13, will mark the 40th anniversary of the historic and star-packed Live Aid concert, which was held in London at Wembley Stadium and in Philadelphia at John F. Kennedy Stadium. Dozens of ...

Columnist Tim Dumas reminisces about experiencing Live Aid in the summer of 1985, meticulously recording the performances on cassette tapes. He reflects on the iconic nature of the event and its ...

On July 13, 1985, music legends on both sides of the Atlantic came together for a cause — raising funds for famine relief in Ethiopia — and made pop culture history. Live Aid was held simultaneously ...