Elton John, Madonna, Freddie Mercury, George Michael and dozens more performed in the Live Aid concerts on July 13, 1985. Here's a look back.

And finally, 40 years ago today, music brought the world together for a concert to fight a devastating famine in Ethiopia. "Live Aid" took place on stages in London and Philadelphia where Queen, David ...

Live Aid, a dual-venue concert held on July 13, 1985, raised over $125 million for famine relief in Ethiopia. The event, featuring major artists like Queen, U2, and Madonna, inspired global awareness ...

On July 13, 1985, the world’s biggest music stars gathered for Live Aid, a massive benefit concert to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. In a new original series, CNN and BBC go behind the ...

That image of Freddie Mercury still lingers. In a white chest-hugging vest, the frontman of rock band Queen had energetically pranced around London’s Wembley Stadium stage, belting out the hits Radio ...

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