In 1985, the 'global jukebox' of Live Aid reached nearly two billion people

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In 1985, the 'global jukebox' of Live Aid reached nearly two billion people

In 1985, the Live Aid benefit concert utilized cutting-edge satellite technology to unite nearly forty percent of the global population through the power of rock and roll.

Live Aid was an unprecedented 'global jukebox' that broadcasted live from London and Philadelphia to an estimated 1.9 billion people across 150 nations. Organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief, the event featured legendary performances by Queen, U2, and David Bowie.

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