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Thursday, April 15, 2021

Live Aid

Bob Geldof 

In the 1970s Bob Geldof was a famous singer and also the lead singer for the boomtown Rats.  He was famous for being the frontman singer in the boomtown Rats band and also for his most popular song "I don't like Mondays".  To let people know about a school shooting that happened in a San Diego school.  Bob Geldof was recognised for his activism, mostly anti-poverty efforts concerning Africa.


Midge Ure

Midge Ure was a Scottish musician who was involved in several bands.  The band he was most recognised in was Ultravox, he was also the leadsinger in ultravox.  His most famous song is "Do they know it's Christmas". During the 80s this song was the highest selling single in Uk history.  Midge Ure and Bob Geldof together they created Live Aid were they gathered artists all over the world to play in front of a crowd of 72,000 people.  This event raised about $125 million dollars to go towards Ethiopian Famine.

Ethiopia 1985

Where is Ethiopia 1985?

Ethiopia Is located on the horn of africa.

What was causing the Ethiopia Famine at this time? The causes were army worms, drought, Crop failure and Military policies.

Do they know its Christmas

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