On July 13, 1985, the world’s biggest musical acts came together for Live Aid, a benefit concert held simultaneously in London, England, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
The event, organized by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, was set up to raise funds for victims of the famine in Ethiopia. On the day of the concert, around 72,000 fans descended on Wembley Stadium in London, while over 100,000 fans arrived at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. Around two million people watched on television, and all were treated to a spectacle that featured performances from U2, Elton John, David Bowie, The Who, and more.
Among those who performed, however, there was one group that stood out: Queen.
The British rock group, led by Freddie Mercury, took to the stage and performed a few of their greatest hits: “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Radio Ga Ga,” “Hammer To Fall,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” “We Will Rock You,” and “We Are The Champions.”
