Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World

Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took on the World

Documentary, Music • 1 Season
Revealing, Momentous

40 years on, the story behind Live Aid - the moment rockstars staged the biggest global music event ever, sparking a social movement that raised billions for charity.

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