USA for Africa Concert History

USA for Africa (United Support of Artists for Africa), was the name under which forty-five U.S. artists, led by Lionel Ritchie, Michael Jackson, and Quincy Jones, recorded the hit single "We Are the World" in 1985. The song was a US and UK Number One for the collective in April of that year. The artists also won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 13, 1985
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The Four Tops / Neil Young / Bob Dylan / Black Sabbath / The Cars / REO Speedwagon / Santana / Eric Clapton / Simple Minds / Run DMC / Kenny Loggins / Judas Priest / Duran Duran / Hall and Oates / Bryan Adams / Madonna / Tina Turner / Phil Collins / Bo Diddley / Rick Springfield / The Hooters / Led Zeppelin / Mick Jagger / Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young / Joan Baez / Thompson Twins / albert collins / Patti La Belle / Pretenders / Keith Robinson / Billy Ocean / Ashford And Simpson / Ronnie Wood / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / The Power Station / Beach Boys / USA For Africa Show all bands
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John F. Kennedy Stadium Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LIVE AID on Jul 13, 1985 [954-small]

LIVE AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LIVE AID on Jul 13, 1985 [955-small]

LIVE AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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LIVE AID on Jul 13, 1985 [574-small]

LIVE AID
Jul 13, 1985
 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Rock
Pop
United States
Gospel
Legend

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


How many concerts has USA for Africa had?

USA for Africa has had 1 concert.

What genre is USA for Africa?

USA for Africa is most often considered to be Rock, Pop, United States, Gospel, and Legend.

When was the last USA for Africa concert?

The last USA for Africa concert was on July 13, 1985 at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. The bands that performed were: The Four Tops / Neil Young / Bob Dylan / Black Sabbath / The Cars / REO Speedwagon / Santana / Eric Clapton / Simple Minds / Run DMC / Kenny Loggins / Judas Priest / Duran Duran / Hall and Oates / Bryan Adams / Madonna / Tina Turner / Phil Collins / Bo Diddley / Rick Springfield / The Hooters / Led Zeppelin / Mick Jagger / Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young / Joan Baez / Thompson Twins / albert collins / Patti La Belle / Pretenders / Keith Robinson / Billy Ocean / Ashford And Simpson / Ronnie Wood / George Thorogood and The Destroyers / Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers / The Power Station / Beach Boys / USA For Africa.

What setlist does USA for Africa play live?

The songs that USA for Africa performs live vary, but here's the latest setlist that we have from the July 13, 1985 concert at John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States:

  1. We Are the World

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