When was live 8

Hey, the lady knows what she likes. Part of a series of concerts, many of which were held simultaneously at various locations around the world, Live 8 was broadcast live on television and radio to an estimated global audience of two billion. When Geldof had asked Woldu which artist she would like to appear with on stage, she immediately selected Madonna for the simple reason that she was the only artist on the bill that she had ever heard of.

In a later interview, Woldu recalled the experience:. There was just a huge picture of me as a child on the screen. That photo still upsets me. It was taken 20 years ago, when both my mother and sister died.

The day began in Tokyo, where Iceland's Bjork and U. She said that the London show -- billed the largest musical event ever held in Britain -- was being seen as the heart of Live 8 efforts worldwide. Security was tight, she said, for the free show for , people, with another 55, expected to watch on giant screens in the park.

More than 1, police officers are on duty. Live 8 is named after next week's Group of Eight G8 summit, a gathering of leaders of the world's wealthiest nations in Gleneagles, Scotland.

The concerts which are being held to raise awareness of global poverty and pressure G8 nations to do more to alleviate suffering. Geldof said the G8 summit also needed to confirm the cancellation of all debt for all countries that need it and remove damaging economic policies imposed as a condition, and make "decisive steps" to end unjust trade, allowing poor countries to build their own economies.

This must be a historic breakthrough," the letter said. On Friday there will be great silence as the world awaits your verdict," it continued. Do not create a generation of cynics. Do not betray the desires of billions and the hopes of the poorest of our world. CNN's Richard Quest in Philadelphia meanwhile reported crowds flocking in hot sunshine for the concert there expected at attract up to a million people. Quest said that among the stars appearing at the Philadelphia event were the actor and musician Will Smith.

As they told me last night, when Bono asks you don't say no. CNN's Jeff Koinange reported from the Johannesburg concert which he said had been added at the last minute and featured leading Reggae artist Lucky Dube.

Geldof said Thursday that the concerts will be the "final push" in getting the world's richest leaders to come to the aid of impoverished Africa. I think we can knock that off in Gleneagles. It's no longer the startup engine. Hundreads of famous artists performed, from pop to rap, and from punk to metal, with the expected viewing of billion people.

I had some dull moments of boredom considering I watched it on TV , but if you watching live this is another case, especially in London that had the main events. In my opinion the greatest thing about this concert is Pink Floyd, which was an event that will be remembered for a long time. Its the reunion with Roger Waters, the master mind behind there greatest albums such as the wall after an almost 20 years breakup.

It is sure a show to remember, but I hope just this effort will not be wasted. Details Edit. Release date July 2, United States. United Kingdom United States. Official site The Live 8 List. Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, Yvelines, France. Music Television MTV. Technical specs Edit. Runtime 8 hours. Related news. Fearne Cotton webchat — your questions answered on Keith Lemon, Teletubbies and the future of radio.

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