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Bob Geldof told Freddie Mercury to ‘just play the hits’ before legendary Live Aid performance

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 ...
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Freddie Mercury Was Warned Not to 'Get Clever' Ahead of Legendary Live Aid Set: 'Just Play the Hits'

According to 'Radio Times,' Brian May helped convince Mercury to perform at Live Aid in 1985 PA Images/Getty Freddie Mercury received clear instructions from Bob Geldof ahead of Queen's Live Aid ...
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WATCH: 40 years ago today, Freddie Mercury delivered this now-iconic Live Aid performance

40 years ago today, Freddie Mercury and Queen made their legendary appearance at Live Aid, the global phenomenon that was the two-city charity concert. Queen performed at Live Aid in front of 72,000 ...