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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.

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workisboring

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3 mins

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417,954

Updated
Oct 29 24

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Last 3 plays: Guest 81 (16/20), Guest 134 (20/20), Jorgy4 (1/20).

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.

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

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Jun 21 2026 : Guest 81: 16/20
Jun 14 2026 : Guest 134: 20/20
Jun 03 2026 : Jorgy4: 1/20
May 31 2026 : Sargebeagle: 18/20
May 22 2026 : Guest 174: 11/20
May 17 2026 : Guest 125: 11/20
May 09 2026 : hosertodd: 11/20
Apr 28 2026 : Guest 98: 7/20

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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