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Live Aid at 40: When Rock ’n’ Roll Took on the World

2025Seasons: 1Episodes: 3
6.9
Documentary

A look at the legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid and Live 8 in reshaping global charity and politics. Featuring interviews with Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, and African and western leaders of the time.

Top Cast

Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof

Self

Midge Ure

Midge Ure

Self

Bono

Bono

Self

Sting

Sting

Self

Nile Rodgers

Nile Rodgers

Self

Phil Collins

Phil Collins

Self

Gary Kemp

Gary Kemp

Self

Brian May

Brian May

Self

Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

Self

Pete Townshend

Pete Townshend

Self

M

Mike Mitchell

Self

H

Harvey Goldsmith

Self

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