David Caulkin, The Associated PressBob Geldof is shown at Wembley Stadium during preparations for the Live Aid rock concert in London, England, July 10, 1985. The Irish pop singer has organized the July 13 concert to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia.
Joe Schaber, The Associated PressFans wave flags, the U.S. Stars and Stripes and Britain's Union Jack, at Wembley Stadium, London, July 13, 1985, at the end of the Live Aid famine relief concert for Africa.- Rusty Kennedy, The Associated PressSinger Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, right, of the British rock band Led Zeppelin perform at the Live Aid concert at Philadelphia's J.F.K. Stadium in this file photo July 13, 1985. Led Zeppelin announced Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, a one-off comeback concert in tribute to the late founder of Atlantic Records, Ahmet Ertegun, who signed the band in 1968. The group's three original members, singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page and bassist John Paul Jones, will headline the Nov. concert at The O2 arena in London with late drummer John Bonham's son, Jason, on drums.
- Joe Schaber, The Associated PressBritish pop singers Phil Collins, left, and Sting are shown on stage during the Live Aid concert held at London's Wembley Stadium, England, July 13, 1985. Collins will fly on the Concorde to perform at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, USA. The rock and roll telethon concert, to raise awareness for famine victims in Ethiopia, was broadcast around the world and raised $100 million dollars.
- Rusty Kennedy, The Associated PressPhiladelphia's premier soul diva Patti LaBelle performs during the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressAmerican singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, left, is joined onstage by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards during Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13,1985.
- Rota/Pool, The Associated PressBritains Diana, Princess of Wales, left, meets rock star Elton John on her arrival at Wembley Stadium for the London end of the Live Aid famine relief concert for Africa, which was being relayed by TV to the world from there and Philadelphia, July 13, 1985, London, England.
- Dave Caulkin, The Associated PressMusic fans camp out near Wembley Stadium, London, July 12, 1985, after arriving early for the giant Live Aid charity concert. The stadium gates will open at 10am on July 13 for the 16-hour transatlantic spectacular which will be televised live in tandem with a concert in Philadelphia.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressAmerican singer-actor Rick Springfield performs before large crowd at Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985.
- Joe Schaber, The Associated PressIrish rock singer turned activist Bob Geldof performs onstage at the Live Aid concert at London's Wembley Stadium, on July 13, 1985. Geldof is the driving force behind this rock and roll telethon to raise awareness for famine victims in Ethiopia. Two simultaneous events in London and Philadelphia were broadcast around the world and raised $100 million relief money.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressFormer Led Zeppelin bandmates, bassist John Paul Jones ,left, and singer, Robert Plant, appear onstage at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.
- Mark Allan, The Associated PressStatus Quo are the first band on stage at Live Aid on 13 July 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressA shouting female fan, wears a Coca-Cola cocaine parody shirt in the crowd, during Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressFrom left, John Oates, G.E.Smith and Daryl Hall perform collectively as Hall and Oates onstage at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. for the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.
- The Associated PressBritain's Prince Charles and Princess Diana watch Live Aid, a concert organised to raise money for famine relief in Africa, at Wembley Stadium, London, July 13, 1985. Seated behind are Brian May, left, and Roger Taylor, right, of British rock band Queen.
- Mark Allan, The Associated PressFreddy Mercury with Queen on stage at Live Aid on 13 July 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressAmerican singer Madonna, performs onstage with dancer during Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressSinger Joan Baez, onstage at right, opens the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa., July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressRob Halford of British rock band Judas Priest performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.
- The Associated PressActor Jack Nicholson, left, greets singer Joan Baez onstage, during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.
- George Widman, The Associated PressAn overhead aerial view of the crowd at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. during the Live Aid concert for famine relief July 13, 1985.
- stf, The Associated PressBo Diddley, left, and George Thorogood perform together onstage during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.
- The Associated PressGuitarist Mark Knopfler of Dire Straits, plays his Gibson Les Paul guitar while performing during Live Aid concert for famine relief at Wembley Stadium in London, England July 13,1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressFormer Saturday Night Live television show members Chevy Chase, left, and Joe Piscopo, entertain the crowd during the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985.
- The Associated PressSinger Elvis Costello performs at Live Aid concert for famine relief at Wembley Stadium in London, England July 13, 1985.
- The Associated PressCrowd cheers during Live Aid famine relief concert at Wembley Stadium in London, England July 13, 1985 .
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressFrom left, David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills, performing collectively as Crosby, Stills and Nash, acknowledge the crowd during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.
- George Widman, The Associated PressCanadian singer-songwriter Neil Young shows his wild face to bandmates while performing during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.
- The Associated PressBritish rock group The Who, from center-left, John Entwhistle, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townsend, perforn at the Live Aid concert for famine relief at Wembley Stadium in London, England July 13, 1985.
- George Widman, The Associated PressThe Thompson Twins' Alannah Currie, left, and Tom Bailey perform during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressMedical staff spray concert fans with cool water from hoses during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985. A fan in the front row, center, wears a t-shirt of the band The Hooters.
- Joe Schaber, The Associated PressRock star David Bowie performs on stage at Wembley Stadium, London, July 13, 1985, during the Live Aid famine relief rock concert.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressLead singer Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressEric Bazilian, lead singer of the The Hooters, performs during the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa., July 13,1985.
- Rusty Kennedy, The Associated PressOzzy Osbourne, left, and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath perform during the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, Pa., July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressTina Turner, left, reacts as Mick Jagger grabs her thigh during their duo performance at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, Pa., July 13, 1985.
- Joe Schaber, The Associated PressFans hold an antiwar banner during the Live Aid famine relief concert for Africa's London end at Wembley Stadium, July 13, 1985. The concert was telecast on television round the world from there and Philadelphia.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressChrissie Hynde, lead singer of the Pretenders performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., during the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressMusician Santana performs during the Live Aid benefit concert in Philadelphia, Pa., July 13, 1985.
- Rusty Kennedy, The Associated PressMadonna sings during a Live Aid concert in Philadelphia's JFK Stadium on July 13, 1985.
- The Associated PressBritish and Irish singers perform on stage at the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium, London, England, July 13, 1985. From left are George Michael of Wham!, Bob Geldolf, Bono of U2, Freddie Mercury of Queen, Andrew Ridgley of Wham! and Howard Jones.
- George Widman, The Associated PressEric Clapton performs at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, July 13, 1985.
- Amy Sancetta, The Associated PressHis car heeped with bags filled with aluminum cans, Charles Miller of Philadelphia takes a break from collecting the cans in the parking lots outside Philadelphia's JFK Stadium Sunday morning, July 14, 1985. Parking lots surrounding the stadium were scattered with bottles and cans and garbage following Saturday's Live Aid concert.
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Bob Geldof is shown at Wembley Stadium during preparations for the Live Aid rock concert in London, England, July 10, 1985. The Irish pop singer has organized the July 13 concert to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia.
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“Live Aid,” organized by Bob Geldof, was an international rock concert in London, Philadelphia, Moscow and Sydney to raise money for Africa’s starving people.