Queen's Live Aid performance has become the stuff of legend – we look back at how the iconic set really happened ...

Sir Brian May has revealed that Queen were told by Bob Geldof to “just play the hits” before their legendary Live Aid performance in 1985. Queen’s six-song performance, which saw lead singer Freddie ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

(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.