Bob Geldof hailed a ‘genius' for his Live Aid work in new documentary
Airing on 6 July, the series explores the 40-year legacy of Band Aid, Live Aid, and Live 8, detailing their impact on charity and politics.
The original Live Aid concert, organised by Bob Geldof in 1985, raised over £109m for Ethiopian famine relief and was watched by more than one billion people globally.
The documentary features archival footage, tracing the creation of the 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' single, the Live Aid concert, and Live 8.
Viewers expressed nostalgia and appreciation for the historical significance of the events, with many lauding Bob Geldof's 'genius' despite some divided opinions on him.
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