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The first installment of Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On the World premieres on CNN on Sunday, July 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Three additional episodes follow at 9 p.m. ET/ PT on Sunday, July 20; Sunday, July 27 and Sunday, August 3.
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Summary
CNN’s new four-part documentary series, Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On the World, marks the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Live Aid concert, one of the most iconic humanitarian events in modern history. The series explores the origins, behind-the-scenes drama, and enduring legacy of the global benefit concert that brought together legendary performers to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. It traces how the project began with the Band Aid single and grew into a global cultural movement, culminating in simultaneous concerts in London and Philadelphia. The series also highlights Live Aid’s broader impact on public policy and global philanthropy, including its influence on figures like Bono and initiatives like PEPFAR. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with musicians, activists, and global leaders, the documentary offers both a nostalgic and critical lens on how music shaped a generation’s approach to activism.
Quotes
“Live Aid hosted performances from Queen, The Who, Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Paul McCartney and many other music icons.”
“What started as a modest fundraising effort evolved into a global campaign that reached the highest levels of power.”
“His efforts helped inspire others, including Bono, whose advocacy played a key role in launching PEPFAR… credited with saving over 26 million lives.”
“The series features extensive interviews with legends including Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, Patti Labelle and Phil Collins as well as global leaders such as George W. Bush… and Tony Blair.”
Summary
CNN’s new four-part documentary series, Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took On the World, marks the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Live Aid concert, one of the most iconic humanitarian events in modern history. The series explores the origins, behind-the-scenes drama, and enduring legacy of the global benefit concert that brought together legendary performers to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. It traces how the project began with the Band Aid single and grew into a global cultural movement, culminating in simultaneous concerts in London and Philadelphia. The series also highlights Live Aid’s broader impact on public policy and global philanthropy, including its influence on figures like Bono and initiatives like PEPFAR. Featuring rare archival footage and interviews with musicians, activists, and global leaders, the documentary offers both a nostalgic and critical lens on how music shaped a generation’s approach to activism.
Quotes
“Live Aid hosted performances from Queen, The Who, Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, Led Zeppelin, Madonna, Paul McCartney and many other music icons.”
“What started as a modest fundraising effort evolved into a global campaign that reached the highest levels of power.”
“His efforts helped inspire others, including Bono, whose advocacy played a key role in launching PEPFAR… credited with saving over 26 million lives.”
“The series features extensive interviews with legends including Bob Geldof, Bono, Sting, Patti Labelle and Phil Collins as well as global leaders such as George W. Bush… and Tony Blair.”
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