The charity mega-concert was an unforgettable day for Philadelphia. The author was there, and shares how it came to be.

July 13, 2025, marks the 40th anniversary of Live Aid. The iconic charity concert was the brainstorm of rock legends Bob ...

Still, Jagger and Bowie managed to stick to their creative vision while still maintaining their artistic integrity, which is a feat in and of itself. On July 13, 1985, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure’s ...

Live performances bring music to life in its most raw and unforgettable form, creating moments that connect artists and audiences in real time.

Boston-based string band Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light took home the top prize at the 2025 Telluride Bluegrass Band Contest ...

Bruce Springsteen isn't the only musician to complete or launch anticipated album projects, then to see it never see the ...

Intentional or not, the 20th anniversary Grateful Dead tour in the summer of 1985 contained more "big moments" than any tour ...

Billy Idol has recently discovered that he has a long-lost son who was conceived during his 1985 ‘Rebel Yell’ tour. The punk icon shared the news in his new documentary, Billy Idol Should Be ...

On this day in 1985, the Parents Music Resource Center (also known as the PMRC) gathered to form what would eventually become the infamous parental advisory label. The group held a meeting at a ...

As the list of the Top 40 Albums of 1985 below shows, there were shifts in how fans received and listened to music. MTV had altered how people consumed music - for the eyes and ears - and what ...

We’re turning back the clock four decades to 1985 ... Remembering the football, shopping and music of 1985 Wearside. By Debra Fox. Comment. Published 27th Mar 2025, 04:55 BST.