‘Untold’ truth behind Live Aid 1985 is finally being revealed 40 years on – why the whole world waited for this moment
Forty years ago, Australians tuned into a single event that united the world, the Live Aid benefit concert held on July 13, 1985.
We all know the songs and we all know the slogans as an estimated 1.5 billion TV viewers watched on, raising millions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia.
But there’s an “untold story” that’s yet to air. A “rare and revealing” story, that decades on, will be told this Sunday.
The performance we all know and love. (Nine)
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, this special four-part event series tells the definitive story of how two rock stars inspired the largest global music event in history.
Live Aid: When Rock ‘N’ Roll Took on the World premieres Sunday November 23 at 8pm AEDT on Nine and 9Now.
You can catch a first look at the special event series here:
But Live Aid was more than a music event. The same day, joint concert between London and Philadelphia sparked a remarkable social movement.
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Not to mention, it brought together a star-studded line-up from Tina Turner to Bowie to Queen.
Relive all the best moments for the concert. (Nine)
Some of the biggest names return for this must-see documentary series, featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, Patti LaBelle, Phil Collins and Lionel Richie and many more.
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Live Aid: When Rock ‘N’ Roll Took on the World takes you backstage and behind the scenes of a time when legends came together and changed history.
The series includes archived footage of late George Michael. (Nine)
How can I watch Live Aid: When Rock ‘N’ Roll Took on the World?
Don’t miss the music event of the year as it premieres this Sunday November 23 at 8pm AEDT on Nine and 9Now.
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