Queen were the undoubted stars of Live Aid, stealing the show at Wembley Stadium in 1985, but they did have a little help?

In celebration of its 40th anniversary, here are some of the historic event's best acts you may have forgotten about.

Mr Jones, who was born in Wednesbury and lived in Walsall, was approached to help with the event because of his connections in the industry, according to his daughter Nicola. She said her father, who ...

Fast forward seven months to July 13, 1985, the idea had spiraled into one of the biggest events in the history of music to ...

A man who was among the 72,000-strong crowd at the groundbreaking Live Aid concert in 1985, has said it was "one of the ...

That image of Freddie Mercury still lingers. In a white chest-hugging vest, the frontman of rock band Queen had energetically ...

Reflecting on the simultaneous concerts, attendees recall the star-studded lineups and the event's significance.

Live Aid turns 40 this year. On July 13th 1985, one of the most famous concerts ever took place, with performances split ...

1.9 billion: Number of people who reportedly watched the Live Aid broadcast. (Likely exaggerated.) The most popular ...

Sunday marks 40 years since the benefit for famine relief in Ethiopia. Hear the performances and interviews with people who ...

Live Aid was held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13, 1985.