Bob Geldof - Introduction to Live Aid 35

[@basilfawlty89]

The day when the country was ruled by a different Queen. God Bless You Freddie x

[@kareljongejan]

He was not the only talented singer that day, many talented singer like Chris de Burgh weren't even there that day...

[@rumigilani7525]

Kevin Prima I don’t think he was being “jealous” of Freddie, I just think he was tired of whenever Live Aid being brought up, people only talk about Queen. Yes, they had a perfect performance but they weren’t the only people there who brought a great show.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@@kareljongejan Singers and harmony groups with good to fantastic voices who played at the Live Aid concerts: Roger Daltry, The Beach Boys, Paul Young, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Joan Baez, Daryl Hall (of Hall & Oats), Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Ashford & Simpson, Teddy Pendergrass, Patti Labelle, Tina Turner, Paul McCartney and though not officially playing on the day but where among the USA final chorus Henry Belafonte, Cher, Peter, Paul & Mary, Dione Warrick and probably others I can't remember. Basically you're talking out of your ass Karel.

[@kareljongejan]

@Kevin Prima I'm not jealous and yes he ruled it, but there are other singers who deserved to be on that stage who weren't.

[@kareljongejan]

@@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 You seem to know alot about it, I'm not saying there weren't any great singers, there were a ton of great singers, but also loads of great vocalists weren't there

[@garycox6758]

I’ll never forget what you did Bob. You aligned so many people and must have overcome so many barriers, to keep people focused on the need to give money and save lives. No difficult vaccine needed, these people suffering so badly needed something which was so freely available to us, food. The country got behind you and my generation came united behind this cause. You raised , awareness, money and put together the best live show I’ve ever seen. 35 years on and I will never forget the show and the plight you brought in too our rooms. Thank you Bob , Gary C Leeds. ❤️

[@andyboyd9603]

@@torp7215 Midge Ure, the forgotten man of Band Aid and Live Aid. Geldof even shafted Midge by asking him if Ultravox would switch the running order. Turned out it was because Geldof wanted Charles and Diana to watch the Boomtown Rats play before they left Wembley.

[@bhobiarxr4653]

It’s quite sad that none of the money ever went towards starving people

[@generale1974]

Today 13th of July 2020 After exactly 35 years I’m still crying seeing those images. I was only 11 but I remember very well the spirit of that fantastic show not only for Africa but for all mankind. Well done Bob, you are a lovely man. Thank you 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Motown-1966]

Generale 💁🏾‍♀️ I get your sentiment; however, it was done solely to help the starving ppl of Ethiopia ‘n not the world. That said, the by products of the performance certainly made many ppl in the world feel thankful that they had food to eat so it wasn’t burdensome to contribute whatever they had to the cause. So to that end, yes, it made the world (at that time) a little better...but of course...it didn’t stay that way as ppl of the world now are pretty much self centered with all of their ‘nationalist’ rhetoric we hear them spew today.

[@generale1974]

Motown 1966 you're right, but I was a child and I like to keep that wonderful amazement that I had in watching the show ... however I agree with you, the reality is different and not as romantic as my memory

[@michaelgordon8389]

Bob made millions of pounds on the back of all that, so don't kid yourself

[@angelicasims4511]

@@michaelgordon8389 sad insignificant troll. I heard all payment was made by heque. Do you slag oh

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Mr Geldof, as a 50 year old...who as a teen at 15 years old a t the time. Of this ground breaking endeavour two continents, live satellite, for 12 hours transformed my life. Not only that days but moments of my life. For the past 35 years in moments of triumph and utter despair I could remember U2, Queen, Clapton and Collins, Tina Turner and Mick. ....and fél the hope and Joy...of that one summer day in 1985. Thank you .and God Bless

[@paulnodalo9130]

Amen so many of his pals became billionaires after this .

[@Romalvx]

Johnathan Struble Shaking my hand with yours from Rome, Italy, we were under the same stage.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

@@Romalvx peace and love from across the water.👍

[@johnathanstruble1064]

@David T oh dear Dave.get out your mommas basement. Off of fortunate and take a walk.

[@johnathanstruble1064]

@David T ATTA BOY DAVE T! ATTA BOY!...PEACE AND LOVE.✨👍

[@paulya1269]

A year after Live Aid, I was 21 years old on a trip to visit relatives in the UK. I was touring the Roman baths, in the city of Bath near Bristol. I was in the middle of reading an information sign at one of the sites, and out of the blue I heard this deep unmistakable voice. It was Bob Geldoff standing right next to me with his wife and young child, just touring around like I was. I wanted to say something to him, and thank him for what he had done, but they seemed like just a normal family. No one else was around, and I didn’t want to intrude on his family time. Part of me is glad I did not bother him, while the other part regrets not saying anything. He did something very special. PS...on that same trip, heading home from Standstead Airport, I sat down in the departure lounge and one row over, sitting right in front of me, were Sting and Peter Gabriel. They were on the Amnesty International tour. How’s that for some rock star sightings!

[@marcushudswell7389]

i watched it live as a 15 year old in Australia, started around 10pm on July 13, ended about Noon on our Sunday, still have the audio tapes from the FM simulcast

[@mike32605]

Watched INXS 👍👍Oz for Africa.

[@aaronkoeppe9057]

👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@EchoBravo370]

I was also 15 and watching in Australia!!

[@tdunph4250]

I was also 15 at home in Toronto, Canada watching it too!! :) That's incredible that you held onto the tapes for that long!!

[@tdunph4250]

@Kevin K That's a great thing to have held onto! Although a lot of people attended the Philly concert, you're ticket stub must be worth something :) I would love to know how many fans were as smart as you and held onto the stub...???

[@ismael2062]

I think Queen had the best performance in 1985 at live aid! And the other artist and bands where also great👍

[@mihaeladragutu9256]

I think the same!

[@torbenvroegindeweij3693]

Ismael Jalloh name 3 athor bands in live aid

[@ismael2062]

@@torbenvroegindeweij3693 the boomtown rats, U2 and status Quo

[@awesomeorrandomstaff6915]

Don't forget footlose by Kenny

[@SquidgySilver]

And Simple Minds, With Dont You (Forget about me), Ghostdancing, Promised You A Miracle

[@liveaidradio6905]

We are waiting for you live on Monday 13 July 2020 from 12:00 pm uk local time for six consecutive hours to celebrate this great and historic event together. Thank you Mr. Geldof for what you have done and what you will do for the people affected by the famine. We are an unofficial webradio but our mission is to share and make known each of Mr. Geldof's projects on all social networks and on radio. I had the honor of meeting Mr. Geldof in Rome in April 2019 and to give him a commemorative plaque in his favor. A kind man who changed the world of music with Live Aid. Thanks Sir Bob Geldof!

[@LoveandLightJason]

If every single one of us could be BOB GELDOF the world would be a much better place!!! This is what makes the world a much better place. Bob Geldof, I am now 50 years old. I remember watching Live Aid in Wisconsin where I still live today!!! I was 14 at the time. It was the most amazing thing. I was able to see all my favorite bands live in my Livingroom. I remember waiting for Duran Duran to come on. Just the fact that you cared so damn much about other people other than yourself or family or friends is what made this love all about. The world needs more people like you. I still to this day listen to that Christmas song! It is my favorite. Thank you for what you have done and what you continue to do!!! It would be an honor and a privilege to meet you. To all those 322 dislikes, you have NO HEART!!!

[@streetfighter3127]

"That" video from The Cars ripped me apart emotionally on the day..35 years on and the tears still flow....

[@dickiefears5832]

Bowie gave up part of his performance so that they could show that.

[@streetfighter3127]

Yes I know...Apparently those 5 minutes during the video,was the most donated during the entire day...

[@dickiefears5832]

@@streetfighter3127 Yes..... that's what was reported at the time.

[@jimcunningham61]

Bowie is the reason that video was shown , that was the reality of the situation

[@rjjcms1]

That BBC News report from 23rd October 1984 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZyvgatuorZgqpI

[@NeedF]

Freddie Mercury made Live Aid the greatest concert of all time.

[@Taylor_greenwood]

Ain't it the truth

[@marguskiis7711]

boring queen fans

[@DBMe33]

Wow, that one long ass set. 10+ hours of Freddie. 😐 Whats with the Freddie Mercury cult? Where did yall come from? Every since that movie came out...🧐🧐🧐 what did they do to u all in the theater???

[@deanarizzo8808]

Freddie forever. Bob Geldof needs a haircut lol. Too old for that look now.

[@goldsmg7165]

@@DBMe33 true man these new plastic queen fans are so retarded XD

[@clareemma5017]

I was 10 years old and this Live Aid made me the person i am today. It made me realise how lucky i was whilst living on a council estate in Essex with a dinner everyday and a good education from my local secondary school. Ive never been needy or greedy and I thank Sir Bob Geldof x God bless you x

[@ArthurSanford3706]

For those of you just starting to read the comments let me give you a synopsis 50% How Great Queen was 40% Argueing over where the money went 5% Dont forget about the other acts 5% Personal Live Aid stories

[@annielane1843]

🤣

[@kspocketngroove3973]

Thank you sir, you saved me a lot of time😂👍🏻

[@tiffinyharrington9307]

Pretty much.

[@melissawalther4155]

I totally love you!! I was a teenager when I watched live aid, now that I’m 48, you have definitely touched my life, I grew up in New Orleans, I can see the racism,

[@guilhermelobo6132]

when freddie shows to the world why he was and is the best vocalist

[@sharanyopaul7358]

Live Aid wasn't about Queen. Yeah they gave a brilliant performance, but bands like U2, Dire Straits and The Who gave really good performances as well. And it's still not about them. It's about coming together and helping the world.

[@vanessamanihera2088]

While the world came together as one, Queen were the best performance. They stole the show. Brilliance

[@carlosreynaud233]

Queen, The Greatest...

[@suckclark6652]

I think who comment queen the best, just saw their movies🤣🤣, many many performers in live aid dude, no offen, im a big queen's fans but the other was great too....

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@@sharanyopaul7358 U2 were dreadful.

[@PoohbearPlus]

I will be watching my Live Aid DVD set this week to celebrate. I bought my set right on 7-13-05, the 20th anniversary of Live Aid, something I am proud of. The package says "This DVD Saves Lives". I am glad that my purchase did just that. I am very touched to know that even on Live Aid's 35th anniversary it STILL continues to save lives.

[@rusticization]

I will never forget the first time I saw Sting performed solo on his Black Stratocaster electric guitar with Branford Marsalis and Phil Collins on Live Aid 35 years ago.

[@LeShark75]

Bob slowly morphing into Richard Harris. Joking aside, as a 10 year old I remember being amazed watching this show unfold before my eyes on TV back in 1985. Thank you Bob, thank you Midge.

[@ashe984]

Thanks Bob and Midge for going out of your way for Ethiopia and for those in need most. I love Band Aid and Do They Know it’s Christmas 1984 is my year. God Bless!!!

[@federalli169]

Respectfully Sir, it was the greatest concert put together by you. Thank you Sir I was 18 or 19 at the time and living in America. You brought this issue of hunger to light, living with Ronald McDonald as my neighbor I had no idea of this issue. Thank you again you deserve a Nobel Prize...

[@KacioRMX]

Live Aid and The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert are the best gigs in history! Live Aid was totally Freddie and Queen wins. Tribute concert was for Freddie. Amazing

[@rockopera13]

YES!

[@glendadeighton7789]

Sir Bob Geldop is the most humatrian and famous person i have ever watched or followed and a person in my 3 decades of listening to Boom Town Rats I have the most respect for a man of such great talent and compassion please sir Bob never quit your calling in life,

[@alimzaman1551]

That time, that concert was blessed with greatest stars of all time, that's why it became the legend of music history. All we have is rap and pop full of drug, slur and nudity now!

[@DinkySpin]

@@TheIndianFrontierYT Please share your playlists

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

Actually you'll find many of the biggest artists of the time weren't there. Where were Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Bruce Springsteen, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Stevie Wonder, Huey Lewis and the News, Tear for Fears, Prince, Pink Floyd and Def Leppard for example?

[@Motown-1966]

Desperate Mohammedan the World's Strongest Arab 💁🏾‍♀️ Some of these ppl had given their contribution to the cause via the recorded records. Still others had engagements/tours goin’ on. None of the acts that were on the bill were paid and many had to come out of their own pockets to pay for their expenses to travel to these venues (Wembley/JFK)...take Phil Collins for example. He’d paid to travel on the Concord jet himself so that he could perform at both arenas. THAT’s generous of him to not only donate his time but to dig deep into his pockets too. Some of the other acts that you’ve presented also didn’t believe in the cause OR felt too above such an event since they weren’t being paid. Whatever their reason(s) for not showing up to perform that day remains to be seen✌🏾.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@@Motown-1966 The point I was making was simply that the claim greatest stars of the time is an exaggeration. Anyhow as far as I remember: Michael Jackson had other commitments and hadn't time to rehearse. AC/DC gave a unanimous "don't do charity gigs". Bruce Springsteen had just ended a tour at Wembley a few days previous, was asked to appear at London but chose to go home to his family instead. Frankie Goes To Hollywood a majority no vote. Stevie Wonder an initial yes but then got all pissy because there weren't enough black artists. Huey Lewis and the News an initial yes but cancelled as, like Frank Zappa (asked to play as he was a very popular live act and would give the bill a little cred with "alternative" music fans), did research and decided they weren't confident the money would be spent correctly (they were proven right) Tears for Fears had to cancel at short notice as several members of their backing band didn't want to play for free. Prince had retired from playing live but sent a video that no one except MTV bothered showing. Roger Waters offered to play Live Aid but was told he could only if he brought at least David Gilmour with him and played under the name Pink Floyd. They all said no. Def Leppard's drummer had recently been seriously injured in a car crash so despite being asked they couldn't appear.

[@terrythekittieful]

@@TheIndianFrontierYT Yes, there is a good music around but you have to dig deep to find it. I find it in places like libraries or here on YT. You won't find it listening to commercial radio, you will have to wait a couple of hours before a half decent song comes along, who wants to do that? Way way back, let's say the early to mid 70's, you would turn the radio on, a good song would be on, then a great song, and then a crappy song. Those days are gone.

[@jojowinters7138]

1985: The most famous concert in history raising enough funds to cut the world’s poverty by 50%. 2020: People fighting over toilet roll in supermarkets

[@arricammarques1955]

Millions are being culled by Covid 19. Who will be held accountable?

[@napomania]

2020 when you realize they all the world risks to become Third world

[@yvonnemulder9038]

Respect form Bob

[@yvonnemulder9038]

Juisstt

[@nifflofair6685]

Yemen and Syria? Starving!

[@mrsANGRYh]

Was this back when people cared about other people?

[@DinkySpin]

I often look at the Live Aid crowds and wonder when and how people stopped caring. Ironically, there's a similar-format live gig being planned atm: to ease poverty in the US.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@Karson Kalabo Trump a selfish scumbag? Citation please.

[@noraacevedo7525]

Yes. People actually cared about others back then.

[@MrAitraining]

Not really. Most African countries were and are the most corrupt in the world. The Governments and dictators mostly pocketed the live aid money for themselves.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@grimble There is no pandemic. We are being lied to.

[@peterbrown2112]

You dear sir, are a complete badass! To envision and create this tool which slapped so many people in so many countries right in their faces with a reality so horrible, that it could not be ignored. It's absolutely amazing what can be accomplished if we all work together and focus on the matter at hand. To stand alone is to invite failure. To stand together we have a strength that cannot be broken. At some point in the future, I hope everyone will realize that there is no white race, no black race, no yellow race, no brown race. Look at that. It's almost like a rainbow, that is THE ONE AND ONLY RACE. THAT IS THE HUMAN RACE! All of our differences is the very thing that makes our short time in this world so special. Thank you for helping to show the world this. No matter what happens from here on out, let it be said that you sir, stood on the right side of history, and we thank you for that! You would've made a great politician, and one we could trust too. Bless you!

[@tanyayakimova1430]

Bob Geldoff, a legend! Thank you for Live Aid and all the charity work you have done since! Queen were my favourites at Live Aid, they so stood out!

[@yerdywobble5800]

This is the best I’ve ever heard Sir Bob speak, perhaps because it contains no profanities for which Sir Bob is best known!

[@delainepep22]

Without Bob Queen would have never played there. Thats why they weren't on the bill. They brought the house down. So thank you sir for all you did to put this all together.

[@themaltsters]

So Midge Ure just watched on

[@bradforddillman7671]

I was at the Philly show at age 17. It was easily the best concert of my life. Thanks, Bob, for all you’ve done.

[@thatcarspottercanada5179]

I love queen, I’m a big fan, but you guys can’t forget about the other bands and singers that were at this amazing concert.

[@hmwr0h]

It gets a little difficult to remember other stars when you see Freddie coming up on the stage with Brian, Roger and John.. 🤷🏼‍♂️😁

[@henrylister5530]

Randy Rodes Bowie?

[@Motown-1966]

ThatCarSpotterCanada 😩 Where are ppl forgetting the other acts of that day 👀? IDT ppl are deliberately forgetting that others were there are all. That said, none of those other acts were as memorable as Queen's iconic perforce...there's a difference. I watched the concert from home and recorded loads of performances BUT there were only a few that I can honestly say that stand out for me that day that I can STILL remember. Phil Collins 'cos he'd performed at BOTH venues (1st at Wembley Stadium then at JFK Stadium after hoping the Concord), Mick Jagger with Tina Turner, Madonna, the Hooters, Simple Minds, Elton John & George Michael, & Power Station. Duran Duran stuck out but in a really bad way as their perforce was the WORST of the entire day 😖. Part of the issues of that day was the feedback from the audio which caused havoc with a lot of the performances INCLUDING Queen's 4th song AND Freddie/Bri's encore performance later that same night. It was how Queen pushed thru those feedbacks that made then shine that day/night.

[@bobturnley2787]

The crowd got into Radio Ga Ga. But there were a lot of other great songs by Clapton, Santana, The Four Tops, Black Sabbath, The Style Council, REO Speedwagon, Paul McCartney, The Who, Tom Petty, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, The Thomson Twins, Neil Young and The Beach Boys.

[@BrookeEvangelineWinter]

Sorry. It's all about Freddie and Queen for me.

[@waynebrackett9799]

Hey Bob I'm now 61 years old, I remember do they know it's Christmas like it was yesterday, as well as live aid. What you and midge have done is brilliant. I watch that video constantly year round, and that feeling still gives me shivers to this day. I will continue to support you forever and can't wait to see what comes next....Thank You Wayne in NH,...USA

[@scubasteve7303]

35 years later and not a damn thing has changed in Africa.

[@hyena131]

Cullen Bohannon That's not exactly true...the apartheid regime collapsed with a new political system replacing it, and Robert Mugabe is thankfully taking a permanent dirt nap. And many other things have changed in Africa also. Think before you type.

[@brunohistoriayletras]

Sure it hasn´t, he only received the money from bush, blair, the main mass murderers of this century and obviously kept for himself and helped the richest to paid less taxes by giving millions for so called "donations"

[@brunohistoriayletras]

@@hyena131 do some research before denying something

[@watahyahknow]

as long as coruption rules there will be no positiv changes sure some bad things whent away but other things have risen up to replace them i heared someone compare it to a bucket filled with crabs , if one crab manage to get up to the edge and can smell his freedom the other crabs will pull him back intoo the bucket , thats basicly the situation in these countries

[@hyena131]

@@brunohistoriayletras And what exactly did I deny, oh illiterate princess? Use a an upper case letter when talking crap/starting a sentence, and a period/full stop when ending one. Moron.

[@chrismcgirr1]

Thankyou for everything you do Sir Bob.

[@JF-xq6fr]

And also a time in the USA when "Hands Across America", and "Farm Aid" could happen... Absolutely unthinkable today IMO, and I can not put into words exactly how... It was more about living the experience, than portraying the experience I guess. So glad I saw "Live Aid" live as an 18 y/o, and miss the feeling of the time... Not all of them, but most assuredly, this one.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@Randy Rodes Moron. And that's speaking as a Brit.

[@geetarbube]

Randy Rodes Don’t give a president or any leader so much credit. We can still do great things if we are willing.

[@tallontedvideoandtechsolutions]

@Randy Rodes and Reagan was any better? Both entertainment Industry buffoons.

[@timsears951]

Live Aid certainly was a fantastic unheard of thing to do ...no computers ,cell phones etc. 100% totally different time and it was a wonderful time for music as well.... Live Aid was a HUGE deal in 85'

[@tomhwoods]

Also watched at age 18. It was unbelievable the top acts all lined up and performed. Global event pre-dated the internet. No bigger cause than poverty and injustice.

[@darrenflood3669]

this was a major part of my life back then and even now. Every time I listen to U2 my heart bleeds of pain for all people everywhere. We need to help all our sisters and brothers, everywhere. God bless

[@christophercasey6775]

I want to say thank Bob and Midge for Live Aid. It was a very special day. I need to be honest here. I'm from Philly, and I thought the London performances were better than Philly. Unfortunately I didn't see Queen live, had to work for a few hours. But my personal favorite was U2. The way Bono jumped off the stage to grab one female fan and slow danced to stay calm. Beyond awesome. Again, thanks Bob and Midge for that special occasion.

[@ΜΑΝΟΛΗΣΑΛΕΓΚΑΚΗΣ-γ4ψ]

Bob you are a huge person ! And you are the creator of rock music and rock concerts in the world

[@debiwilliams9298]

Bob Geldof is my hero..this was the greatest concert of all time for a humanitarian cause...he has the biggest heart on the planet!

[@alondra2190]

Don't need to much words, 'cause only want to say... This man is so wonderful 💗

[@joaquinvillalbamunoz889]

Live Aid, the Woodstock of my generation, but better.

[@tineSDie]

Oh yes

[@Motown-1966]

Kevin Prima 💁🏾‍♀️ It was ‘better’ ‘cos of the goals of the day...to raise enough money to feed the starving ppl of Ethiopia. So to THAT end, it was ‘better’ than Woodstock✌🏾!

[@PoohbearPlus]

Definitely.

[@sheddingmyvelvet]

if youre calling live aid better then woodstock youd be wrong

[@3replybiz]

Woodstock was actually an Arts festival.

[@oneworldfamily]

Blimey! As a 47 year old man, I didn't expect to cry by the end of this! I was 12 when Live Aid was shown and we joined the world to watch it on the telly.

[@SrTubular]

Thank you, Bob. Just last week I rewatched some of that magical day's perfomances: The Style Council, Boomtown Rats, Ultravox, Paul Young, Elvis Costello, Hall & Oates w/Kendricks & Ruffin, Queen, Dire Straits w/Sting, Tom Petty...I'll be sure to watch some more

[@monotrious]

You Started The Most Wonderful Thing Bob , For So Many People . We Love You .

[@davidsant5729]

What a great introduction by Bob and what an amazing achievement he pulled off that day. Brilliant. Looking at some of the bitter churlish comments about him on this page only shows the depths the modern smartarse armchair critics have sunk to.

[@davidwoollard8472]

God bless you sir bob,after all the personal problems you have had over the years you are still helping others.

[@woolyhead1]

It would be wonderful to hear from Ethiopians who survived the Live Aid era famine, bless them. Profound thanks, to Bob and Midge, for starting this initiative.

[@yourgay3226]

Lol, good one 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Shabanag_05]

I'm 15 years old and This is my favorite concert to watch of all time

[@lopezbrenda8323]

July 13 1985 Queen leaving the most beautiful experience in a few minutes. We have the gratitude to appreciate the video in this year 2020 (35 years will be tomorrow) ♥♥👑

[@naderhashemi555]

Thank you Bob Geldof. You are an inspiration. You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize.

[@arellanatimesia]

This dude was also one of those people behind the USA For Africa - We Are The World project. Kudos to him.

[@stevenwilcox8631]

I was born in 1987, so sadly I wasn't around then But, what a line-up though. Not many that were actually there on that day can say they saw Queen, U2, The Who, and Bowie on the same bill. I believe over a billion people watched worldwide watched it in total but it's not the same as experiencing it live. Away from that, I think the greatest legacy of Live Aid in my opinion was how Bob Geldof, Midge Ure, and Harvey Goldsmith demonstrated the power of the individual and how together you can bring about changes in the world. How the voice and actions of just one person could start a movement that could make a difference. That's the greatest legacy of Live Aid.

[@Alitheinvincible]

im 51 i remember watching this on the box truly amazing atmosphere there was so happy

[@braziliancrystals6054]

Thanks for sharing I was only four years old then I’m 39 now just now seeing these performances

[@Boomdjvideo]

so nice that Bob cleaned himself up for the presentation

[@davidarmitage289]

Kitty Kitty Boom Boom LMAO was thinking the same thing but then that’s his personality lol

[@shahrul1962]

Yup....can't hardly tell the diff between Bob Geldof then and now 😂😂

[@janicewinslow7547]

It’s just his hair.....he’s always had unkept hair. But he’s still sexy AF!!!

[@alondra2190]

@@janicewinslow7547 well... when he was young was very handsome, but now (and in my opinion) he should only be considered a legend. Although well, everyone has their way of thinking and expressing themselves

[@christinescarff4920]

I remember this SO well and Maggie Thatcher saying ‘There’s no such thing as society ‘. Bob Geldof is just inspirational and I love the way he swears cos I ‘ swear like a trooper ‘ too ! It’s true of course that mankind started in the great Rift Valley of Africa . Crossing the rubicon - how ironic ! The Live Aid concert was certainly the greatest concert in history !

[@freddiemercury3591]

Ay Oh!!!

[@mad-geelong-supporter4389]

Ay Oh!!!!!

[@mihaeladragutu9256]

Ay Oh!!!

[@janiiib6211]

Ay oh!!!

[@yee8598]

Ay Oh!!!

[@karthikeyanshanmugasundara2156]

Eh-oh!!!

[@welcome2mytruth]

How one man changed the course of history and every single popular singer, writer, producer, artist rushed to answer that call. An incredible day in history.

[@admiralackbar9307]

Midge Ure

[@brian.7966]

when you think how much these superpowers are spending on the arms they could feed the world no trouble.

[@bobns509]

It is not the arms it is special sort of people: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKHCqp-smJ2NoJo

[@taroman7100]

How about a dose of birth control to go with the food donation dont you people see poverty and environmental destruction is do to too many people!!!

[@djdarlabeathebest]

Love you Sir Bob! I was 6 and it changed my life.

[@desperadolighfoot8534]

When the world got together, thanks to one man: Bob Geldof. A great accomplishment. Bravo to you and looking back to 1985, to the 80's, this was a worldly moment, full of love and care. I loved what you were doing with the Boomtown Rats.

[@elizabethtimothy4776]

Thank you Sir Bob Geldof. May your remaining years be full of great health and happiness.

[@luciotravaglini4748]

Give a person a fish, that person eats for a day. Teach a person to fish, that person eats for life

[@brich2929]

They aren’t teaching fishing

[@MrAntiFarLeft]

@@torp7215 you're obviously incapable of independent thought

[@taroman7100]

give em birth control and maybe they can get out of poverty

[@Duncan038]

Still the most iconic thing I’ve ever lived through. July 13th 1985 , I was 15 , and I still remember the day very well. I got the DVD for Christmas the year it came out and it’s probably the best present I’ve ever got.

[@stanly172]

Shame a lot of the money ended up funding the most powerful military force in Africa.

[@yourgay3226]

Shush mate, you'll burst these pricks bubbles

[@jeffjackson9679]

But it did help fund Geldoff's massive ego.

[@dogpd3]

The money Should of went to england who could contribute and send military to help rebuild their communities in Africa

[@musicman920]

@@jeffjackson9679 Name any front person of any band in the entire history of popular music that does not have an ego...It's in the job description lol

[@callithowiseeit5806]

@@musicman920 Ego's fine, when it drifts into sanctimonious, self aggrandised fart-huffing you start seeing a Geldof-shaped problem, when you're more interested in wiping a kids nose in Ethiopia for optics than helping your own countrymans fishing industry you see the priorities

[@zhehuliachumi4669]

Live Aid is the greatest concert ever....I still watch it often.There will never be another Live Aid..Bob,I salute you.

[@jeffelbel1108]

It was a heroic day in which people bonded through music, took action, celebrated life, cared, and hopefully offered some of the world's poorest a chance to know something other than despair. It's still inspiring and applicable, both globally and locally.

[@Motown-1966]

Jeff Elbel 💁🏾‍♀️ Nicely said and ITA with ya✌🏾!

[@crhu319]

"For the first time since we left Africa 250,000 years ago..." all of humanity watched & realized. Thank you Sir Bob. I cannot disagree with Kofi Annan that you changed the world over 1984-2005, but you have never stopped. And you never will. The climate, the pandemic, the biodiversity and ocean crises... Vastly harder problems to solve. But you have shown how.

[@hillerbees]

God bless you Bob, and Midge. You did something completely selfless and made us take a hard look at ourselves that day amid all the fun of the day. As a Queen fan I'll never forget Freddie and the boys as an Irishman I'll never forget you. Proud of you.

[@cathy1944]

I couldn’t feel anymore love in my heart then I feel for this man. He did something so spectacular by bringing all my favorite musicians together with a song that has such a warm spot in my heart. My youth, my first apartment, my first NYE party where we played this song over and over again in the middle of a Chicago snow storm. I remember NYE 1984 like it was yesterday because of “Do They know it’s Christmas Time”

[@gavinthorburn5385]

Imagine live aid now,stormzy,sam smith,justin bieber,it would be dire

[@jamesscoging6986]

No that sounds like a fantastically diverse line up, therefore it must be good.

[@terrythekittieful]

Dire, depressing, a desert of music....who the hell is Sam Smith?

[@taroman7100]

it might just be a lukewarm coachella

[@omerzaka1933]

It would be dreadful

[@omerzaka1933]

The live aid of 1985 was THE live aid

[@rad6666]

We seriously need another Live Aid not only to save lives but to bring back morale. Problem is, most of the greats are gone.

[@hyena131]

xX1Ns3RT C01NXx Dinosaur alert...

[@AlexandraStarr1974]

U2, BAD, live aid performance... watched it so many times now, as with Queens performance, utterly unforgettable!

[@creates100]

Moving and eloquent commentary by Sir Bob Geldof. Puts things into perspective

[@justme-yf1ob]

The day Queen made history

[@poussy9252]

to make people laughing at his screams

[@amyloo9716]

He is a very good singer very kind heart he give millions away to charity's god bless him

[@klima94]

20th Century Fox earned MORE money with the movie Bohemian Rhapsody profits, than 1985 Live Aid concerts raised for famine relief.

[@timsears951]

1985 profits are different than todays profits ...1985 was a different time ...plus you really cant compare a movie with famine relief concert from 1985 ,..2 different animals..

[@JohnnyLaps]

Kind of sad really

[@lucasgodsk2059]

I think many people only sees live aid as Queen performing, but it was so much more than that

[@jakobbuchanan6726]

if it weren’t for freddy Elton John would have probably had the show, all performances were good!

[@ronantwohig9546]

Nah u2 would have

[@noellekeating7039]

If it wasn't for Phil lynott from Thin Lizzy you wouldn't have Live Aid . It was Phil who got The boomtown rats their first recording contact and made them famous . And then Goldof stabbed Phil in the me back and left him and Thin Lizzy out of live Aid he. Goldof was just jealous of Phil because Phil was 10 times the Rock star and Song writer Goldof will ever be

[@andydixon2980]

@@noellekeating7039 I never knew this, and i have wondered why Thin Lizzy were not at Live Aid.

[@noellekeating7039]

@@andydixon2980 Goldof said it was because TL had split up but many bands reformed for that day . Phil and Gary Moore had a top 10 hit that summer with Out in the fields a lot of acts there hadn't been in the charts for years . Goldof was just jealous

[@dihyatazim996]

Dude its spelt FREDDIE !!!;;!!;!

[@christianhelwig]

I remember it like it was yesterday. Woke up at 6:00am in the USA EST and turned on MTV to see what Australia was doing. Then, at 7:00am, Live Aid started in London. Watched all day. Will never forget.What a great day. Magic.

[@carloshuicochea9816]

Queen at live aid FOREVER ICONIC

[@suckclark6652]

Not only queen dude

[@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305]

@@suckclark6652 exactly

[@exsappermadman25055]

Millions of people benefited from this in more ways than some. Its legacy still lives on to this very day, awesome......

[@paulnodalo9130]

Why doesn't Bob ask his Billionaire/Millionaire chums to stop avoiding tax and pay their fare share like every working man does around the world. Also donate all the tax that have been avoided and donate 20% of all your chums wealth.That would help African to create job and build new schools and hospitals.Just an idea but I don't think Bob and his chums will agree to this proposal. After all they all know 'Greed is good'!

[@garethjones9328]

Why don’t you give your wealth? Ask the tax man to tax you a further 20%.

[@monjiaitaly]

They always ask for your money but never there own.

[@ianb.1006]

well said....

[@ianb.1006]

@Gerald Williamson he s a parasite

[@marknoahsotelo316]

Wasn’t/ isn’t it about 90% tax in England if your rock star wealthy?

[@davidjacobson1063]

I was at Live Aid at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 13, 1985!

[@peter12246]

Wow! I watched it from home, I was 17 years old. How much was it to get in? I’m guessing it was general admission. I was always curious about this

[@geoffhutton3570]

I think "Don't drink the Cool Aid" would be much more appropriate in these much darker days.

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

Kool-Aid actually.

[@geoffhutton3570]

No Vaccines for me, or masks, ignore the madness, just play in the forests.....

[@desbrittain9952]

Geldof is promoting the poison vaccine for his masters.

[@geoffhutton3570]

@@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 K or a C does it REALLY matter!!!!

[@geoffhutton3570]

@@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 K or a C who cares!!!!!

[@mareaobrien332]

Would love to see you do another Live Aid Bob, only you could make this happen, God Bless you always and stay safe out there, best wishes and Good Health to you from Ger O Brien here in Waterford City Ireland.

[@count7340]

8 miles south. Meaning, the gap between Spain and Morocco. The UK is much farther away. Also, Africa is a continent of over 1 billion people, it is an incredibly resourse-rich place with absolutely abysmally corrupt local government. The reason Ethiopia had a famine, besides a poor harvest, was local war, corruption, and greed.

[@DinkySpin]

Drought. It was years and years of drought, mainly. African politics is a long way out of most westerners' sphere of knowledge.

[@bobns509]

...and who is guilty for that? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKHCqp-smJ2NoJo

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@Randy Rodes Sorry but what exactly has Trump done to Africa?

[@Motown-1966]

Count 💁🏾‍♀️ I’m confused as to what the point of your comment. Last time I looked, Spain is STILL part of Europe correct? So if there is only 8 miles that separate Europe from the continent of Africa, Bob Geldolf would be correct...yeah? And the reason Ethiopia had famine at the time was due to drought...not poor harvesting. Saying it was due to poor harvesting is shifting the blame onto the ppl of Ethiopia. It was due to nature ‘n not anything they did wrong to produce a good harvest. Gov’t corruption occurs in just ‘bout every country, not just Ethiopia. There were surrounding countries with civil unrest whom made it harder to get the supplies needed but once the world was focused on this famine, they had no choice but to cease with blocking aid.

[@annemariegallucci4382]

Well said

[@gumusluk05]

I was 19. An amazing day. Thanks for all you did Bob and Midge

[@liamn.watson4867]

You know, there should be a biographical T.V series all about the making and duration of Live Aid. With actors portraying everyone involved from Bob Geldof and Freddie Mercury, to Billy Connolly and Run DMC. The series could be called "Visual Aid" and could have performances such as Dermot Murphy as Bob Geldof, Martin Compston as Midge Ure, John Blunt as Freddie Mercury, and so on.

[@Putaspellonyou]

There have been a few docs

[@desperatemohammedantheworl5833]

@ Liam - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/When_Harvey_Met_Bob

[@Dennisman16]

R could you link it please

[@liamn.watson4867]

@@desperatemohammedantheworl5833 I've seen that movie, but I think the budget might have been too low, the concerts themselves were not focused on enough, and I kind of want to see a more ambitious take on live aid.

[@redouteshabby2024]

What an amazing man this is, after all he has been through and the tragedies that have found him, to still care so much about the suffering of the less fortunate. Bravo to you sir!

[@TheAngelofharlem]

It was on my 9th birthday. Remember it as it was today.

[@christophercasey6775]

Happy birthday. July 13th was a very special day.

[@ClubViking63]

I think Bob Geldof is a great person, needs to be admired for all he did. I am sure his efforts saved a lot of lives.

[@d.j.vandermeer3832]

Well he is Sir Bob

[@randomelvis3359]

There should be no starvation and poverty in this world in 2020

[@teerexness]

Until we get rid of central banksters, it will slowly get worse. I live in the the middle of the US, and we could grow enough food with modern equipment to feed to world over many times. It's not a lack of food that's the problem, it's an abundance of Malthusian schemes. Many of the architects count people like Bob Geldof, Peter Gabriel, Sting and Bono among their friends.

[@ILikechipsandham97]

CAPITALISM it’s easy

[@teerexness]

@@ILikechipsandham97 Capitalism has led to much less poverty and hunger in the world. You are confusing capitalism with crony-capitalism, otherwise more commonly known as Fascism. Blaming capitalism is like blaming electricity for electrocution.

[@tootstoyou1]

There are countless children in the USA that will go to bed hungry tonight . Hopefully not in your house, but they exist!

[@teerexness]

@@tootstoyou1 There are countless adults in the USA who should never have become parents. Food, as a percentage of earnings in the USA, is a very small percentage of the total. If you have children, and can't feed them in the USA, that's much more of a pathetic reflection on you as a parent, than it is on society in general. Food banks, welfare, WIC, etc. being widely available just reinforces my suspicion that hungry kids in the USA have terrible caretakers/parents.

[@gryffindorgeorgi]

THANK YOU BOB!!! Thank you for all you do and thank you for being a major influence on my life.

[@jel5034]

I never liked Geldof, ever. I thought he was scruffy, arrogant and rude and after meeting him many years ago up the Kings Road i thought i had him spot on. Until now. 35 years later i can watch this video and say, "What an amazing effort for a terribly sad cause". Well done Bob, all these years later i doff my cap.

[@Romalvx]

@Bob Geldof this is my chance to praise you, and your generous, revolutionary effort. LIve music has always been very important to me since I was a girl; Live Aid rocked my life, significantly changing the way I feel for music; we could help real people by hearing and playing music. For this I have to thank you, and all those great ones who sang on that stage. I have handed this to my kids, I am still making my part. Thank you Bob.

[@youtubesecure7204]

I believe Queen is what made this event memorable today

[@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305]

It wasn't just queen, there were countless other incredible musicians that deserve credit too, especially Bob Geldoff

[@matmanx2]

I base my life’s timeline on LiveAid. It’s a life marker and something that should never be forgotten. Bob Geldof opened our eyes in a time before internet and Facebook. Without him we would have been ignorant for God knows how long and that would have meant thousands upon thousands of deaths.

[@rabit818]

If I remember it right, the leaders of Ethiopia and other African countries left the donated food rotting in ports.

[@hayleyyardley3408]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5OTpJKrZZ1pn7s

[@barrys1342]

Thanks Bob & your selfless team. I understand some forthright comments below but either way The Plight received highlighted awareness but alas always never enough traction. If is an ongoing overarching challenge for us humans ‘8 miles wide’ thank you from Barry, Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦