Saturday 2nd July was the best day of my life. I got to London's Hyde Park for 10 am - two hours before the doors were due to open. At 12 noon, masses of people moved towards the gates. By 2 pm, the crowds had filled every remaining space in the main arena with everyone eagerly anticipating the start of the show. 20 years ago today At 1.59 pm, a recording of Live Aid (1985) was played. Status Quo's 'Rockin All Over the World' disguised Paul McCartney and U2 walking onto the stage. As soon as The Quo strummed their last chord, McCartney kicked in with The Beatles' 'Sergeant Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band' joined by U2. There were so many amazing moments from a variety of different performances. Children of the Revolution I really enjoyed Pete Doherty and Elton John's rendition of Marc Bolan's 'Children of the Revolution'. Michael Stipe from R.E.M. came on stage with a blue stripe across his face, however this slight crazy gesture didn't detract from the classic 'Everybody Hurts'. Sadly, I had to leave the concert at 6.30 pm along with hundreds of others. This was because there weren't any extra trains put on for people who needed to return to the North of England. Consequently I missed the majority of acts I had wanted to see including Stoke-on-Trent's very own Robbie Williams! Live8 achievements I think that Live8 achieved what it had set out to do: raising people's awareness. I doubt that anyone who walked out of Hyde Park walked out without a sense of achievement. The thought that I had been there and been part of history made me feel great. Also, the thought that I was part of the crusade to Make Poverty History made me realise that despite not seeing some of my favourite bands, I had made a difference. | 
