To celebrate 40 years since Live Aid, the new issue of Classic Pop Presents revisits the greatest live music event the world has seen, with an in-depth special edition exploring the global charity spectacular.
From Queen’s heroic performance at Wembley Stadium – Freddie Mercury punching the air triumphantly in his iconic white vest and jeans – to a host of musical megastars including David Bowie, Madonna, George Michael, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Duran Duran, and INXS, Live Aid ensured the event would be etched into the world’s collective memory, with an estimated audience of 1.9 billion.
Inside this new issue, we explore the day’s events as they happened and we survey the line-up’s best and most controversial moments. We also speak to many of the superstars who appeared, plus we sat down with Live Aid’s official photographer Denis O’Regan, who kindly gave us some rare and intimate backstage images.
Elsewhere in this issue, we take a look at those who missed out, relive the US show and the rest of the global events, and examine Live Aid’s ongoing legacy. It truly was a day to remember.
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