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American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, left, is joined onstage by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards during Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13,1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

British pop singers Phil Collins, left, and Sting are shown on stage during the Live Aid concert held at London's Wembley Stadium, England, July 13, 1985. Collins will fly on the Concorde to perform at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, USA. The rock and roll telethon concert, to raise awareness for famine victims in Ethiopia, was broadcast around the world and raised $100 million dollars. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber) — British pop singers Phil Collins, left, and Sting are shown on stage during the Live Aid concert held at London’s Wembley Stadium, England, July 13, 1985. Collins will fly on the Concorde to perform at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, USA. The rock and roll telethon concert, to raise awareness for famine victims in Ethiopia, was broadcast around the world and raised $100 million dollars. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)

Paul Young on stage at Live Aid on 13 July 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London.
(AP Photo/Mark Allan) — Paul Young on stage at Live Aid on July 13, 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London. (AP Photo/Mark Allan)

An unidentified fan, sporting a 'Jersey Girls Best in the World' t-shirt, cheers before the start of the Live Aid concert at Philadelphia's JFK Stadium, Saturday, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy) — An unidentified fan, sporting a ‘Jersey Girls Best in the World’ T-shirt, cheers before the start of the Live Aid concert at Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium, Saturday, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Paul McCartney,center with arm raised, joins in the finale of the London Live Aid Famine Relief Concert in London on July 13, 1985. Others, from left, are George Michael of Wham; Harvey Goldsmith, concert promoter; Bono of U2 (face obscured); McCartney; Bob Galdof, organizer; Freddie Mercury of Queen; and unidentified backing singer. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)

David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills wave to the crowd during their Live Aid famine relief concert performance at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Crowd cheers during Live Aid famine relief concert at Wembley Stadium in London, England July 13, 1985 (AP Photo) — Crowd cheers during Live Aid famine relief concert at Wembley Stadium in London, England July 13, 1985. (AP Photo)

An overhead aerial view of the crowd at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. during the Live Aid concert for famine relief July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/George Widman) — An overhead aerial view of the crowd at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. during the Live Aid concert for famine relief July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/George Widman)

Madonna sings during a Live Aid concert in Philadelphia's JFK Stadium on July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy) — Madonna sings during a Live Aid concert in Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium on July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Actor Jack Nicholson, left, greets singer Joan Baez onstage, during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.(AP Photo) — Actor Jack Nicholson, left, greets singer Joan Baez onstage, during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985. (AP Photo)

Bo Diddley, left, and George Thorogood perform together onstage during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/stf) — Bo Diddley, left, and George Thorogood perform together onstage during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/stf)

Ozzy Osbourne, left, and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath perform during the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, Pa., July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Freddy Mercury with Queen on stage at Live Aid on 13 July 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London.
(AP Photo/Mark Allan) — Freddy Mercury with Queen on stage at Live Aid on July 13, 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London. (AP Photo/Mark Allan)

Former Led Zeppelin bandmates, singer Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, reunite to perform for the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

From left, John Oates, G.E. Smith and Daryl Hall perform collectively as Hall and Oates onstage at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. for the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) — From left, John Oates, G.E.Smith and Daryl Hall perform collectively as Hall and Oates onstage at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. for the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

American singer-actor Rick Springfield performs before large crowd at Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) — American singer-actor Rick Springfield performs before large crowd at Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

American singer Mike Love, left, and guitarist-singer Al Jardine of The Beach Boys perform onstage at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Singer Tina Turner, left, and Rolling Stone Mick Jagger perform a duo during the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13,1985 (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, playing a Martin acoustic guitar, performs during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/George Widman) — Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, playing a Martin acoustic guitar, performs during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/George Widman)

** FILE ** British singer Simon LeBon of Duran Duran performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985. Justin Timberlake is working on Duran Duran's new album, along with superproducer Timbaland, who created recent smash hits for both Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, the British band said. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) — ** FILE ** British singer Simon LeBon of Duran Duran performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985. Justin Timberlake is working on Duran Duran’s new album, along with superproducer Timbaland, who created recent smash hits for both Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, the British band said. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

** FILE ** Led Zeppelin bandmates, singer Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, reunite to perform for the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., in this July 13, 1985, file photo. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, file)

Crowd at Live Aid Music Concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Robert Plant, center, John Paul Jones, right, being hugged by Tony Thompson, back to camera, man on left is Paul Martinez during Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985. Location unknown. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

File -- In a July 13, 1985 file photo singers from left, Valerie Simpson, Teddy Pendergrass and Nicholas Ashford perform at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert. Pendergrass died Wednesday Jan. 13, 2010 in Philadelphia at age 59. (AP Photo/ Amy Sancetta) — In a July 13, 1985 file photo, singers from left, Valerie Simpson, Teddy Pendergrass and Nicholas Ashford perform at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert. Pendergrass died Wednesday Jan. 13, 2010 in Philadelphia at age 59. (AP Photo/ Amy Sancetta)

Eric Clapton performs at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/George Widman)

Robert Plant, right, Paul Martinez, left during Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985. Location unknown. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

David Bowie performs on stage at London's Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid famine relief rock concert, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber) — David Bowie performs on stage at London’s Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid famine relief rock concert, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)

Britains Diana, Princess of Wales, left, meets rock star Elton John on her arrival at Wembley Stadium for the London end of the Live Aid famine relief concert for Africa, which was being relayed by TV to the world from there and Philadelphia, July 13, 1985, London, England. (AP Photo/Rota/Pool)

Lead singer Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) — Lead singer Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

David Bowie performs on stage at London's Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid famine relief rock concert, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber) — David Bowie performs on stage at London’s Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid famine relief rock concert, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)

Former Saturday Night Live television show members Chevy Chase, left, and Joe Piscopo, entertain the crowd during the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13,1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) — Former Saturday Night Live television show members Chevy Chase, left, and Joe Piscopo, entertain the crowd during the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

His car heeped with bags filled with aluminum cans, Charles Miller of Philadelphia takes a break from collecting the cans in the parking lots outside Philadelphia's JFK Stadium Sunday morning, July 14, 1985. Parking lots surrounding the stadium were scattered with bottles and cans and garbage following Saturday's Live Aid concert. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) — His car heeped with bags filled with aluminum cans, Charles Miller of Philadelphia takes a break from collecting the cans in the parking lots outside Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium Sunday morning, July 14, 1985. Parking lots surrounding the stadium were scattered with bottles and cans and garbage following Saturday’s Live Aid concert. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Trash and misplaced possessions cover the infield of Philadelphia's JFK Stadium early Sunday, July 14, 1985, the morning after the day-long Live Aid concert. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta) — Trash and misplaced possessions cover the infield of Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium early Sunday, July 14, 1985, the morning after the daylong Live Aid concert. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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American singer-songwriter Bob Dylan, left, is joined onstage by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards during Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on July 13,1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

British pop singers Phil Collins, left, and Sting are shown on stage during the Live Aid concert held at London's Wembley Stadium, England, July 13, 1985. Collins will fly on the Concorde to perform at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, USA. The rock and roll telethon concert, to raise awareness for famine victims in Ethiopia, was broadcast around the world and raised $100 million dollars. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)

Paul Young on stage at Live Aid on 13 July 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London.
(AP Photo/Mark Allan)

An unidentified fan, sporting a 'Jersey Girls Best in the World' t-shirt, cheers before the start of the Live Aid concert at Philadelphia's JFK Stadium, Saturday, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Paul McCartney,center with arm raised, joins in the finale of the London Live Aid Famine Relief Concert in London on July 13, 1985. Others, from left, are George Michael of Wham; Harvey Goldsmith, concert promoter; Bono of U2 (face obscured); McCartney; Bob Galdof, organizer; Freddie Mercury of Queen; and unidentified backing singer. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)

David Crosby, Graham Nash and Stephen Stills wave to the crowd during their Live Aid famine relief concert performance at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Crowd cheers during Live Aid famine relief concert at Wembley Stadium in London, England July 13, 1985 (AP Photo)

An overhead aerial view of the crowd at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. during the Live Aid concert for famine relief July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/George Widman)

Madonna sings during a Live Aid concert in Philadelphia's JFK Stadium on July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Actor Jack Nicholson, left, greets singer Joan Baez onstage, during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.(AP Photo)

Bo Diddley, left, and George Thorogood perform together onstage during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/stf)

Ozzy Osbourne, left, and Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath perform during the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, Pa., July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Freddy Mercury with Queen on stage at Live Aid on 13 July 1985 at Wembley Stadium, London.
(AP Photo/Mark Allan)

Former Led Zeppelin bandmates, singer Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, reunite to perform for the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

From left, John Oates, G.E. Smith and Daryl Hall perform collectively as Hall and Oates onstage at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. for the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

American singer-actor Rick Springfield performs before large crowd at Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

American singer Mike Love, left, and guitarist-singer Al Jardine of The Beach Boys perform onstage at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Canadian singer-songwriter Neil Young, playing a Martin acoustic guitar, performs during the Live Aid concert for famine relief at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pa. July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/George Widman)

** FILE ** British singer Simon LeBon of Duran Duran performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985. Justin Timberlake is working on Duran Duran's new album, along with superproducer Timbaland, who created recent smash hits for both Timberlake and Nelly Furtado, the British band said. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

** FILE ** Led Zeppelin bandmates, singer Robert Plant, left, and guitarist Jimmy Page, reunite to perform for the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., in this July 13, 1985, file photo. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta, file)

Crowd at Live Aid Music Concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Robert Plant, center, John Paul Jones, right, being hugged by Tony Thompson, back to camera, man on left is Paul Martinez during Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985. Location unknown. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

File -- In a July 13, 1985 file photo singers from left, Valerie Simpson, Teddy Pendergrass and Nicholas Ashford perform at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during the Live Aid famine relief concert. Pendergrass died Wednesday Jan. 13, 2010 in Philadelphia at age 59. (AP Photo/ Amy Sancetta)

Eric Clapton performs at the Live Aid concert in Philadelphia, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/George Widman)

Robert Plant, right, Paul Martinez, left during Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985. Location unknown. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

David Bowie performs on stage at London's Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid famine relief rock concert, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)

Britains Diana, Princess of Wales, left, meets rock star Elton John on her arrival at Wembley Stadium for the London end of the Live Aid famine relief concert for Africa, which was being relayed by TV to the world from there and Philadelphia, July 13, 1985, London, England. (AP Photo/Rota/Pool)

Lead singer Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon performs at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa. during Live Aid famine relief concert July 13, 1985.(AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

David Bowie performs on stage at London's Wembley Stadium during the Live Aid famine relief rock concert, July 13, 1985. (AP Photo/Joe Schaber)

Former Saturday Night Live television show members Chevy Chase, left, and Joe Piscopo, entertain the crowd during the Live Aid famine relief concert at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia Pa., July 13,1985. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

His car heeped with bags filled with aluminum cans, Charles Miller of Philadelphia takes a break from collecting the cans in the parking lots outside Philadelphia's JFK Stadium Sunday morning, July 14, 1985. Parking lots surrounding the stadium were scattered with bottles and cans and garbage following Saturday's Live Aid concert. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Trash and misplaced possessions cover the infield of Philadelphia's JFK Stadium early Sunday, July 14, 1985, the morning after the day-long Live Aid concert. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

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WASHINGTON — It was 30 years ago today — July 13, 1985 — that a panoply of acts took the stages at London’s Wembley Stadium and Philadelphia’s JFK Stadium for Live Aid. It was the extension of Boomtown Rats singer Bob Geldof’s Band Aid effort for African famine relief, which began the previous Christmas with the charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”

Scroll through photos of the event, marvel at the size of it all, and the huge array of talent.

Videos of some of the musical highlights are sprinkled in too — click, remember and enjoy!

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