Who Did Queen Follow At Live Aid

Alright, let's dive into the ultimate '80s music trivia! You know Live Aid, right? The epic charity concert that brought the world together in 1985. But who did Queen follow on that star-studded stage? Buckle up, 'cause it's a blast from the past!

First things first, let's set the scene

Picture this: July 13, 1985. Two massive concerts happening simultaneously - one in London's Wembley Stadium, the other in Philadelphia. All to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. And who's the mastermind behind this musical marathon? None other than Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.

Now, let's talk Queen. Freddie Mercury and the gang were one of the headliners, closing the show at Wembley. But before they took the stage, there was another iconic band that had the crowd roaring. Any guesses?

Drumroll, please...

It was The Who! That's right, Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, and the rest of the gang were the ones who had the privilege (and challenge) of warming up the crowd for Queen.

But here's where it gets interesting. The Who's set was cut short. Yep, you heard it right. Due to time constraints (and a certain someone's diva demands - we're looking at you, Phil Collins), The Who had to wrap up their performance earlier than planned.

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Short but sweet

The Who played a total of seven songs, including classics like "Won't Get Fooled Again" and "My Generation". Not bad for a shortened set, huh?

Now, you might be wondering, why was their set cut short? Well, it's all thanks to Phil Collins. Yep, the same Phil Collins who played at both Live Aid locations (London and Philadelphia) in the same day. How, you ask? By flying on a Concorde, of course!

So, while Phil was busy breaking speed records, The Who had to wrap up their set early. But they didn't go down without a fight. Pete Townshend famously smashed his guitar on stage, much to the delight of the crowd.

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Enter Queen

With The Who's set cut short, it was time for Queen to take the stage. And boy, did they deliver! Freddie Mercury and co. played a whopping 20-minute set, including hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Will Rock You", and "We Are the Champions".

And the rest, as they say, is history. Live Aid was a massive success, raising over $127 million for famine relief. And Queen? Well, they cemented their legacy as one of the greatest live acts of all time.

So there you have it, folks! The Who were the ones who had the honor (and challenge) of following Queen at Live Aid. It's just one of those fun, quirky facts that make music history so darn interesting!