This iconic image was taken backstage at Live Aid on July 13, 1985, at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It features some of the biggest music stars of the era including: Keith Richards, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Ron Wood, Tina Turner, Mick Jagger, Madonna and Bob Dylan.
Live Aid was a monumental dual-venue benefit concert (held simultaneously in London and Philadelphia) organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. It was one of the largest broadcast events in history, viewed by an estimated 1.9 billion people across 150 countries.
The image captures a rare moment of many legendary artists gathered together, highlighting the incredible star power and collaborative spirit of the event. Tina Turner had an explosive performance with Mick Jagger during the concert, and Bob Dylan performed with Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood. Madonna also performed a set.
