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Live Aid was a global phenomenon that took place at the same time, in two separate places, all focusing on helping to raise funds and awareness for famine relief in Ethiopia. Two concerts took place ...

Queen created albums of lasting power and majesty, with a fizzy amalgam of power pop, rock, opera and metal. Then they brought it all to life with eye-popping in-concert theatrics before losing ...