Elton John, Madonna, Freddie Mercury, George Michael and dozens more performed in the Live Aid concerts on July 13, 1985. Here's a look back.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- When Live Aid came to Philadelphia in 1985 it put Philadelphia on the world stage and the Action News Team jumped into Action. Here is some of our coverage from the big day ...

Live Aid, the massive benefit concert held July 13, 1985 at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, was organized by Bob Geldof (far right).

It's the 40th anniversary of the superstar concert to raise money for the famine in Ethiopia — and of the creation of a U.S.

Queen's 20-minute set during the 1985 Live Aid benefit concert is widely regarded as one of the greatest live shows in music history.

Check out a pair of interviews with Live Aid founder Bob Geldof, followed by a selection of performances from the Philadelphia portion of Live Aid in 1985.

Live Aid was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985.

Paul McCartney hadn’t taken the stage in over five years when he sat down at his piano to sing “Let It Be” for Live Aid on July 13, 1985, in a performance that was almost totally derailed by ...

10 Artists Who Missed Live Aid (+ Why) Some of rock, pop and metal's biggest names played Live Aid in 1985, but there were some notable absences as well.

A Live Aid-inspired charity concert which drew thousands of people to a city park 40 years ago has been remembered for a BBC ...

In so many ways, Live Aid proves it really isn’t 1985 or 2005 anymore. One of the most jarring moments in Live Aid arrives with footage of world leaders convening for the 2005 G8 summit in Scotland.