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The Live Aid concerts for African famine relief turn 40 on Sunday, July 13, but for organizer Bob Geldof of the Boomtown Rats ...
Live Aid boasted plenty of participants who could be considered MVPs – particularly organizer and driving force Bob Geldof.
Controversy erupted over Live Aid after it became clear where all of the money raised went. Some believe it funded genocide ...
Bob Geldof produced one of the greatest feats in rock 'n' roll history with Live Aid. A new CNN series takes a deep dive.
Remembering sublime performances and hot messes, "blackmail" and backstage drama, the performer who played both the UK and US stages the same day, and more.
He was driving up from Sussex, listening to U2 on the radio, and they were so good, he was getting really nervous,” remembers ...
Bob Geldof rejects idea that Live Aid was part of a ‘white saviour complex’ - The musician and activist admitted that he ...
Profoundly moving’ Live Aid at 40 documentary praised by viewers - Over one billion people watched the concert, set up by ...
But Live Aid at 40 isn’t a one-sided celebration of Geldof. We hear from Ethiopian politician Dawit Giorgis, who reflects how ...
"Featuring exclusive interviews with iconic figures such as Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting and Midge Ure, the series chronicles how ...