Overview

• BBC Sounds has released Live Aid: The Fans’ Story featuring listener recollections ahead of its July 13 Radio 2 broadcast.
• Bob Geldof has dismissed ‘white saviour’ accusations as “nonsense” in a new interview with The Times.
• The Style Council’s Dee C. Lee recalls vomiting from nerves and wearing dark glasses during her Live Aid performance.
• Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp regrets choosing his band’s then-unreleased single 'Virgin' over their greatest hits before the global audience.
• Geldof reveals how he convinced Freddie Mercury to headline Queen’s set by telling him the Live Aid stage was built for his talent.