Did Phil Collins play at both Live Aid concerts?

Did Phil Collins play at both Live Aid concerts?

He crossed the Atlantic on a Concorde. Collins admitted in later interviews that some people perceived him negatively as "showing off" by playing both venues in one day. He was the only participating Live Aid performer to accomplish this unique feat.

Who did Phil Collins play with in Live Aid?

By Andy Malt | Published on Friday 15 October 2021. Jimmy Page has said that, on reflection (36 years later), it was a bad idea to get Phil Collins to play drums with Led Zeppelin for the band's reunion performance at the American side of Live Aid in 1985.

Who turned down playing Live Aid?

Rod Stewart has revealed why he was absent from the Live Aid line-up in 1985, stating that he had “only just found out” the real reason.

Who was the best at Live Aid 1985?

Queen It's been more than 33 years since Queen, spearheaded by their electric front man Freddie Mercury, charged onto the stage of the 1985 Live Aid concert and performed the set often lauded as the greatest live gig of all time.

What happened to Phil Collins at Live Aid?

I thought that was really a joke." Collins responded: "It wasn't my fault it was crap... If I could have walked off, I would have. But then we'd all be talking about why Phil Collins walked off Live Aid – so I just stuck it out... I turned up and I was a square peg in a round hole.

Did John Paul Jones play at Live Aid?

Just five years later though, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and John Paul Jones were talked into reuniting to play the Philadelphia leg of the Live Aid concert at JFK Stadium on J.

Was REO Speedwagon in Live Aid?

REO Speedwagon performing with the Beach Boys at Live Aid in front of 100,000 people in the John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia USA on the 13th July, 1985....

What Elton John said about Queen at Live Aid?

I said, “Freddie, nobody should go on after you – you were magnificent.” He said: “You're absolutely right, darling, we were – we killed them.””

Which band made the most money for Live Aid?

Queen at Live Aid: How Rock's Royalty Stole The Show. The old Wembley Stadium was the setting, on J, for one of the greatest live concerts ever staged: Live Aid.

When did Phil Collins perform at Live Aid?

• Phil Collins performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster.

What happened at Live Aid 1985?

• LONDON - JULY 13: Phil Collins performs on stage during the Live Aid concert at Wembley Stadium on in London, England. Live Aid was watched by millions around the world on television and raised vast quantities of donated money to help relieve a severe famine in Ethiopia. (Photo by Georges De Keerle/Getty Images)

How good was Phil Collins as a drummer?

• Phil Collins was not only one of the biggest solo acts of the '80s, he also fronted one of the world's biggest bands, Genesis, and he was arguably the decade's single most sought-after drummer.

What is Live Aid YouTube channel?

• Welcome to the official Live Aid YouTube channel. Here you’ll find the legendary performances in the best possible quality. Every view on this channel will generate earnings to support the tireless work of the Band Aid Trust. Thank you for your loyal support and enjoy!