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World Service,10 Sep 1999,4 mins

Live Aid

My Century

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In 1984 Bob Geldof organised Live Aid concert to raise money for famine victims in Ethiopia. The most popular bands in the world played simultaneous concerts in the UK and US. He didn't anticipate the sense of calm and fulfilment performing at the concert brought.

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