Queen Live Aid ( Wembley stadium 1985)
When Queen performed at Live Aid, they gave the show of a lifetime. Often called Queen s best live show, the 20minute performance changed music forever. In 1985, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure organized Live Aid in mere weeks, securing musical artists from around the world to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. They described Live Aid as a global jukebox and held dual concerts at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, welcoming a total of more than 170, 000 guests. Queen were among more than 75 acts that performed on July 13, 1985. They rocked the stage at Wembley Stadium, mastering their set in a way that marveled fans and fellow performers alike. Queen s performance brought together some of the band s greatest hits and an energy only a frontman like Freddie Mercury could provide. The story of Queen at Live Aid is a tale of pure talent and musical brilliance.
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