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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.
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Estimated time: 3 mins.
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.
Neil YoungMichael Jackson Kenny Loggins Rush Led Zeppelin Huey Lewis and the News Patti LaBelle Madonna Duran Duran Bruce Springsteen The Hooters The Beach Boys The Cars Bryan Adams REO SpeedwagonThe Pretenders Simple Minds Billy Ocean Prince The Four Tops Phil Collins Eric Clapton Thompson Twins USA for Africa The Power Station
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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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