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Quiz about Who Performed at 1985 Live Aid in Philadelphia

Who Performed at 1985 Live Aid in Philadelphia? Quiz

Live Aid was a fundraising benefit concert which was held on Saturday, July 13, 1985, in two venues. This quiz is focused on the artists who performed at the 1985 Live Aid Concert at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia.

A collection quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
workisboring

Time
3 mins

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417,954

Updated
Oct 29 24

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Last 3 plays: Guest 31 (7/20), mickeyp (2/20), christiebohne (4/20).

Find the 20 artists who performed at the Philadelphia portion of the 1985 Live Aid Concert.

There are 20 correct entries. Get 2 incorrect and the game ends.

Phil Collins Patti LaBelle Bryan Adams Bruce Springsteen The Pretenders Led Zeppelin Simple Minds Billy Ocean Michael Jackson The Cars Prince REO Speedwagon The Beach Boys Madonna Neil Young Duran Duran USA for Africa The Power Station Rush Huey Lewis and the News The Four Tops Kenny Loggins Eric Clapton The Hooters Thompson Twins

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Mar 27 2025 : Guest 31: 7/20
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer:

The Philadelphia portion saw the reunions of groups such as Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Black Sabbath with Ozzy Osbourne, the Beach Boys with Brian Wilson, and surviving members of Led Zeppelin.

The Hooters were a Philadelphia-based band who received important exposure by performing at this concert.

At the Philadelphia portion of the concert, Teddy Pendergrass made his first public appearance since his near-fatal car accident in 1982. Pendergrass performed with Ashford & Simpson.

The Thompson Twins and Nile Rodgers performed with Madonna during her set.

Phil Collins performed at both the London and the Philadelphia portion of the concert.

Tina Turner joined Mick Jagger on stage for his performance.

USA for Africa performed "We Are the World" to end the Philadelphia portion of the concert.

Huey Lewis and the News pulled out of the concert on June 28, 1985. Michael Jackson, Prince, Bruce Springsteen declined to participate in the concert.

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