In the 70s Bob Geldof was a famous singer while being the lead singer for the Boomtown rats. He was famous for being the lead singer In the Boomtown rats and for his most popular song called "I don't like Mondays" which he mad to spread awareness about a school shooting that happened at a San Diego school. Bob Geldolf was involved in raising awareness about humanitarian charities and spreading awareness about anti-poverty efforts concerning Africa.
Midge Ure Is a Scottish singer who was involved in many bands but mainly recognised for being the front man in Ultravox. He is famous for co writing the song "Do they know its Christmas" during the 80s and it is now the second highest selling single in uk chart history. Together with Bob Geldof they created the concert live aid gathering musicians from all over the world.
Ethiopia - 1985
Where is Ethiopia?
Ethiopia is located in east Africa or also known as the horn of Africa.
What was causing the famine at this time?
A perfect storm of adverse events led to the famine because of recurring drought, failed harvests, food scarcity, conflict that kept aid from reaching people in occupied territory, and government policies that relocated families and routed relief to certain areas.
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