The legendary Live Aid concert took place on this day 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London and simultaneously at the John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia. The charity concert was the brainchild of Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, and was watched by an estimated 1.9 billion across 150 nations. A huge array of artists played, including U2, David Bowie, The Who, Elton John and Paul McCartney in London, and Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton, Duran Duran and Bob Dylan in the US. But the show will always be remembered by Freddie Mercury and Queen’s incredible performance at Wembley, and Bob Geldof’s expletives live on TV.
Previous Albums Of The Day
 No.1408 13/07/2020
The 1980 album Vienna by British new wave band Ultravox celebrates a 40th anniversary this week. Their first with Midge Ure taking over vocals. The title track famously was kept off the UK Singles Chart top spot by Joe Dolce’s Shaddap You Face. Classic Vox! |
 No.1041 13/07/2019
The Scritti Politti album Anomie & Bonhomie is 20 years old this month! Green Gartside managed to blend genres such as hip-hop and grunge, with the Scritti Politti 80’s sound on this LP. No stand-out tracks, just a great listen! |
 No.676 13/07/2018
The 4hero album Two Pages is 20 years old today! The Mercury nominated album was released on Talkin’ Loud records during a peak of drum and bass popularity. Known for their jazz fusion and jungle blend of music, the first half delivers as expected, with the second opus more dance orientated. Underrated? |
 No.311 13/07/2017
1969 jazz album Memphis Underground by Herbie Mann. Superb versions of Hold On I’m Comin (Sam & Dave) and Chain of Fools (Aretha Franklin) Jazz flute at its best! |