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Live Aid: Quick Facts

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Facts

Date July 13, 1985
Location London • Pennsylvania • United Kingdom • United States • England

Photos

Jagger and Turner at Live Aid
Bob Geldof, 1984
Live Aid finale at Wembley Stadium
Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits
Live Aid, 1985
Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones performs energetically on stage in a black and silver jacket, with a drummer and drum set visible in the background.
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Key People

Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof
Irish singer and political activist
Live Aid, 1985
Freddie Mercury
British singer and songwriter