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Yahoo
18 hours ago
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- Yahoo
'80s Rock Icon Bono Cringes at Career-Defining Live Aid Moment: 'I Can't Look Back'
'80s Rock Icon Bono Cringes at Career-Defining Live Aid Moment: 'I Can't Look Back' originally appeared on Parade. U2 frontman Bono, born Paul Hewson, is proving that even rockers can have bad hair days. Twenty-five years after performing at Live Aid, Bono still finds it hard to look back on footage from the historic day—and he blames it on his hair. In the new documentary Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World, which debuts on CNN on July 13 and premiered on the BBC on July 6, the iconic rocker and philanthropist reveals that reflecting on the legendary concert means confronting his regrettable the documentary, Bono said, 'I can't look back at this moment with two eyes because it was such a bad hair day … honestly, one of the most famous moments of your life and your activism, you've got a mullet.' Live Aid, which took place 40 years ago today on July 13, 1985, was broadcast to 150 nations, with over 2 billion viewers watching worldwide. The show—featuring Freddie Mercury's iconic performance of 'Radio Ga Ga' with Queen and a spicy duet from Tina Turner and Mick Jagger—was held simultaneously at London's Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia's John F. Kennedy Stadium.U2's Live Aid performance helped propel the band to international stardom. The group's image as Irish rebels was only amplified by Bono's '80s mullet, which was seen at the time as a symbol of rebellion. Now, at 65, the rocker begs to differ. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 '80s Rock Icon Bono Cringes at Career-Defining Live Aid Moment: 'I Can't Look Back' first appeared on Parade on Jul 13, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
News18
2 days ago
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- News18
U2's Bono Regrets One Thing About His 1985 Live Aid Charity Concert
Last Updated: In the Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World documentary, U2's Bono was seen taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting one of the biggest moments in his career. Paul David Hewson, popularly known as Bono, is one of the most iconic names in rock music. Alongside Bob Geldof, Sting, Patti LaBelle, and others Bono was one of the organisers of Live Aid, the largest global music event in history benefiting famine relief in Ethiopia. Bono, with his band U2, performed at the event that raised billions of dollars for the cause. In the Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World documentary, U2's Bono was seen taking a trip down memory lane and revisiting one of the biggest moments in his career. Being one of the organisers of Live Aid, which took place in 1985, Bono performed in front of billions of people, and 40 years later the rockstar still regrets his bad hair day. Reflecting on the historic day, Bono shared in the documentary how his hairstyle ruined the biggest day of his career. 'I can't look back at this moment with two eyes because it was such a bad hair day… Honestly, one of the most famous moments of your life and your activism, you have got a mullet," the 65-year-old rock star revealed in the documentary. The Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World documentary premiered on BBC on July 6 and debuted on CNN a week later on July 13, exactly 40 years after the historic Live Aid event took place at London's Wembley Stadium as well as Philadelphia's John F. Kennedy Stadium on July 13, 1985. An estimated 1.9 billion people, nearly 40% of the global population at that time, watched the concert organised by influential artists from the music industry as well as politicians. 40 years ago, Bono performed a quick set with his band U2 alongside a group rendition of Do They Know It's Christmas? With Wham's George Michael, Queen's Freddie Mercury, and The Beatles' Paul McCartney, among others. The logline of the documentary states, 'Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World tells the definitive story of how two rockstars inspired the largest global music events in history." The four-part documentary features interviews with the organisers, including Bono, Sting, Bob Geldof, Patti LaBelle, Lionel Richie, and Phil Collins, alongside global leaders like George W. Bush, Tony Blair, President Obasanjo, and Condoleezza Rice. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
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- South Wales Guardian
How to watch the Live Aid 1985 concert in full online
Taking place on Saturday, July 13, 1985, the two-venue benefit concert and music-based fundraising initiative raised funds for the relief of the 1983 to 1985 famine in Ethiopia. It was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure and raised millions. With the event marking its 40th birthday, you may be wondering if it is available to watch in full. Here is all to know. The full Live Aid concert from 1985 is not easy to watch in full, but can be found online. The Internet Archive website has the full 16-hour broadcast, with the full show also available on DVD. On YouTube, you can find various clips and full performances too. The Live Aid channel will be airing 10 hours of highlights in a live-streamed event at noon in the UK on Sunday, July 13. The BBC has also released a documentary series on BBC iPlayer marking the 40th anniversary titled Live Aid at 40: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World. It has behind-the-scenes stories and exclusive interviews include iconic figures such as Bob Geldof, Bono and Sting. A post shared by Live Aid (@live_aid1985) Emma Hindley, BBC Commissioning Editor, said: "The series takes the audience on an irresistible and entertaining ride through the 40 years since the biggest live concert ever was shown on TV. "Featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews with an array of stars of rock & pop, Live Aid at 40 revels in the music, unravels the politics and explores the legacy of Live Aid." For the first time since the 1985 concert, the BBC will also air extended highlights from the 16 hours of music. Live Aid: The Concert will give viewers a chance to relive more than six-and-a-half hours of extended highlights of the London and Philadelphia concerts. This week marks 40 years since Live Aid, the legendary 1985 concert that brought the world together to fight famine in Ethiopia. Simple Minds played in Philadelphia, introduced by Jack Nicholson, in front of nearly 2 billion TV viewers in over 150 countries.#LiveAid40 There will also be backstage footage, including interviews with iconic names such as Bono, Brian May, David Bowie, Roger Daltrey, Spandau Ballet and Sting. Recommended reading: Jonathan Rothery, Head of BBC Popular Music TV, said: 'This summer we're delighted to be giving viewers a chance to relive one of the biggest concerts in history for the first time on TV since it was originally broadcast on the BBC. "By providing more than six-and-a-half hours of footage that was captured on the day Live Aid took place, we want viewers to feel transported back to 1985, and to enjoy all those classic songs that we all still know and love to this day, as they were performed on that stage.' Live Aid: The Concert will be on BBC Two in two parts on Saturday, July 12, with part one from 6pm to 9.15pm and part two following from 9.25pm to 1.05am on Sunday.
