Live Aid 40yrs old.

[Heathblue]

Re: Live Aid 40yrs old.

Geldof’s biggest mistake, in my opinion, was not inviting Slade. They would’ve nailed it, (it could have been the Reading festival all over again) the event was tailor-made for their brand of roaring anthems and Noddy Holder’s unique voice. I wasn’t the biggest Queen fan back then, but credit where it’s due, they delivered a great performance on the day. Still, I think the best song at Wembley was Bowie’s ‘Heroes.’ He even gave up one of his own songs so The Cars' Drive could be played alongside that heartbreaking video. Back then, before social media, it was gut-wrenching we just weren’t used to seeing those kinds of images. We’ve since become desensitised, but at the time it was hard to watch.

That Saturday was like any other for me off to my nan's in Cathays, a quick walk into town for some pick ’n’ mix, then straight back to watch the gig. Apart from the drive back to Splott and a few p**s breaks, I watched every nearly minute of it. I’d recently got into Simple Minds, who played the U.S. show thanks to their Breakfast Club hit being No.1 over there. Of course, the Americans messed up the sound in Philadelphia many of the big-name acts didn’t sound great and some of them looked more interested in partying than performing. That said, Simple Minds put in a solid three-song set, and Mel Gaynor on drums was outstanding.

I do believe some good came from the event, but over time, it feels like it’s been pushed to the back burner especially when you think about what’s going on in the world today.

[Tuerto]

Re: Live Aid 40yrs old.

Geldof’s biggest mistake, in my opinion, was not inviting Slade. They would’ve nailed it, (it could have been the Reading festival all over again) the event was tailor-made for their brand of roaring anthems and Noddy Holder’s unique voice. I wasn’t the biggest Queen fan back then, but credit where it’s due, they delivered a great performance on the day. Still, I think the best song at Wembley was Bowie’s ‘Heroes.’ He even gave up one of his own songs so The Cars' Drive could be played alongside that heartbreaking video. Back then, before social media, it was gut-wrenching we just weren’t used to seeing those kinds of images. We’ve since become desensitised, but at the time it was hard to watch.

That Saturday was like any other for me off to my nan's in Cathays, a quick walk into town for some pick Â’nÂ’ mix, then straight back to watch the gig. Apart from the drive back to Splott and a few p**s breaks, I watched every nearly minute of it. IÂ’d recently got into Simple Minds, who played the U.S. show thanks to their Breakfast Club hit being No.1 over there. Of course, the Americans messed up the sound in Philadelphia many of the big-name acts didnÂ’t sound great and some of them looked more interested in partying than performing. That said, Simple Minds put in a solid three-song set, and Mel Gaynor on drums was outstanding.

I do believe some good came from the event, but over time, it feels like itÂ’s been pushed to the back burner especially when you think about whatÂ’s going on in the world today.

You killed me in your previous reply about walking into town for your pic n mix Rock n roll.... although i like it, things were different back then. I used to go to woolies and jam as many sweets in my mouth possible, toffees, the lot, before getting kicked out.

[Mario Miethig]

Re: Live Aid 40yrs old.

Was a great idea and raised a lot of money. Very dated now though, apart from Queen's performance. Was watching it earlier. Adam and the Ants and Boomtown Rats really pissed me off. Then to really push me over the edge, Spandau Ballet came on. I turned it off then. Queen completely owned that occasion, even though Geldof didn't want to book them as he said they were "past it."

Adam Ant used Live Aid to promote his new single and album iirc. Didn’t play any of his hits. I’m not a fan of his, but I remember feeling angry that he did that. He was on the downward slope anyway, but that probably was the final nail in the coffin for Adam Ant for his chart career.