In July 1985, the singer’s remark onstage at the Live Aid charity mega-concert inspired Nelson to create his first benefit for America’s family farmers in September of that year.
The appearance took place 38 years after Dylan conceived the idea for what became Farm Aid. On July 13, 1985, in Philadelphia, Dylan had taken the stadium stage of Live Aid, the mega-benefit organized to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. Between songs, he mused to the event’s global audience: couldn’t a similar benefit help America’s family farmers?in 2015.
Three decades on, Farm Aid remains music’s longest-running concert for a cause, having raised more than $64 million to support family farmers and a sustainable food system.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kelly Rizzo on late husband Bob Saget’s death: ‘It still doesn’t make sense’“The outpouring of love around Bob when everything happened … it’s a testament to who he was and the impact he made on this world.” — Kelly Rizzo
Read more »
‘To hell with them,’ Bob Brady fumes at Working Families Party as Democrats endorse themBob Brady keeps asking the question. If the Working Families Party wants voters to support its two candidates for Philadelphia City Council at-large, which Democrats get cut on the ballot?
Read more »
Federal grand jury in NY returns indictment against Sen. Bob MenendezA federal grand jury in New York has returned an indictment against United States Senator Bob Menendez.
Read more »