When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Actor Jack Nicholson (left) hosted the Philadelphia portion of the Live Aid broadcast, which ...

Sunday, July 13, marked the 40th anniversary of the historic and star-studded Live Aid charity concert, held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia. One of the most famous performances that took ...

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(CNN) — Paul McCartney hadn’t taken the stage in over five years when he sat down at his piano to sing “Let It Be” for Live Aid on July 13, 1985, in a performance that was almost totally derailed by a ...

(CNN) — British band Queen’s performance at 1985 charity mega concert Live Aid has gone down in the history books, but it almost didn’t happen, according to members Brian May and Roger Taylor. (CNN) — ...

Like the original, Philly’s anniversary Live Aid performance will also be a fundraiser, this time benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Drummer Ned Sonstein rehearses for an upcoming Live Aid ...

Nelson had the idea to found Farm Aid in response to the 1980s Farm Crisis, after seeing the success of the Live Aid charity ...