Rod Stewart discovered, from other musicians, the real reason for not performing at the event
The festival Live Aid 1985 brought together several artists, with simultaneous shows in different countries. In addition to raising donations to combat hunger, the presentations were marked by the grandeur and reception of the public, mainly at Wembley Stadium, in London – where more than 80 thousand people watched queen, U2, David Bowie It is Paul McCartney.
Rod Stewart revealed to BBC (via NME) in 2021 as he had intentions of participating in the show, but the decision was not made by him. At the time, the justification was in relation to the lack of a band to accompany the British singer, although he was on tour shortly before the festival.
Stewart He discovered, from other musicians, the real reason for not performing at the stadium: “We were going to play, but some guys in the band told me that our old manager refused because we wouldn’t have much space in the newspapers.”
The information did not please the singer, and he demonstrated that he understood the real meaning of the event. For StewartO Live Aid it wasn’t about “getting television coverage in the United States, it was about raising money for kids.” She added: “It was weird not being part of that.”
New Live Aid?
In November 2021, the rapper Burna Boy expressed a desire to hold a festival in the style Live-Aid. His plans involve “the biggest stadium in the UK and all the artists who care,” as well as raising donations. Burna Boy also tagged English politicians to promote the action.
Let’s go!! ❤️#MISEDUCATIONFOUNDATION#@GlblCtzn@UN@BorisJohnson@BritishCouncilpic.twitter.com/MUccxtfUWx
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) November 4, 2021
Source: Rollingstone
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