The Unknown Concerts: The Festivals for Peace
Before Bangladesh and Live Aid, the Festivals for Peace tried to raise awareness (and money) for a good cause. So what happened?
The Rise and Fall of the Charity Single
It started with Band Aid, then “We Are The World.” Soon after, charity singles were released for different causes, for better or worse.
“We Are The World”: Could It Happen Today?
The recording of “We Are The World” was one of the biggest 80s charity music events. And it was a little more than crazy.
Tenacious D Does the “Abbey Road” Medley
Jack Black is the last guy you’d think of covering The Beatles. But his inventive (and funny) sendup of “Abbey Road” is for a good cause.
“Bangladesh” at 50: How It Started, How It’s Going
In 1971, George Harrison pulled in rock star friends for the first charity concert of its kind. His son Dhani has plans to revive it.