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Live Aid was a charity rock concert that took place in more than one stadium. It was held on July 13, 1985. It was organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise money for Africa, whose citizens were not getting enough food. Live Aid was held in two places at the same time: Wembley Stadium in London, and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. The concert raised over $280 million.

In 2004, Live Aid was released on DVD. The money used to buy the DVD set was given to Africa.


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  • Michael Buerk, British Museum, London, 23 June 2012 - Britain's Secret Treasures Filming

    The BBC News reports of Michael Buerk (pictured) on the Ethiopian famine sparked the aid relief movement.

  • Bob Geldof Rock am Ring 1987

    Bob Geldof successfully pitched the idea of the concert to promoter Harvey Goldsmith

  • Wembley Stadium Twin Towers

    The old Wembley Stadium (exterior pictured) hosted the London concert

  • Live Aid at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, PA

    Stage view of Live Aid at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia

  • Live Aid after dark at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia, PA

    Live Aid under the lights at John F. Kennedy Stadium

  • Pink floyd live 8 london

    Roger Waters (right) rejoined his former bandmates Pink Floyd at Live 8 in Hyde Park, London on 2 July 2005

See also

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