Freddie Mercury received some direct instructions from Bob Geldof ahead of Queen's legendary Live Aid performance. In a Tuesday, July 1 interview with Radio Times, Brian May recalled the iconic rock ...

Queen singer Freddie Mercury (left) with guitarist Brian May during the band's performance at Live Aid. - Popperfoto via Getty Images Programming Note: Watch CNN Original Series “Live Aid: When Rock ...

The biggest names in music were present. Queen overshadowed them all. The band's Live Aid performance became legendary as one of the greatest moments in history. The evidence is undeniable - they ...

Princess Diana was a beloved figure who charmed millions worldwide, including celebrities, but it seems Freddie Mercury wasn't interested in mingling with royalty. In 1985, Wembley Stadium was packed ...

Legend also has it that you were initially resistant to having Queen play. Geldof: Look, if you want a single reason why punk existed, a single word -- Queen, OK? Spare me all this (expletive), ‘Hey, ...

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Royal Mint is celebrating Freddie Mercury with a new coin design that marks 40 years since his iconic Live Aid concert performance. The coin features an image of the Queen ...

Queen's iconic performance at Live Aid took place in 1985 at Wembley Stadium in London Freddie Mercury received some direct instructions from Bob Geldof ahead of Queen's legendary Live Aid performance ...

(CNN) — British band Queen’s performance at 1985 charity mega concert Live Aid has gone down in the history books, but it almost didn’t happen, according to members Brian May and Roger Taylor.