40 Years After Live Aid: Reflections and Legacies of the Iconic Concert

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Bob Geldof reflects on the impact of the 1985 Live Aid concert, which raised over $140 million to combat the Ethiopian famine, and discusses why such an event might not be possible today, emphasizing its personal significance and global influence.
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