Live 8 concert, Rome
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Live 8
Live 8 was a string of benefit concerts that took place on 2 July 2005, in the G8 states and in South Africa. They were timed to precede the G8 Conference and summit held at the Gleneagles Hotel in Auchterarder, Scotland from 6–8 July 2005; they also coincided with the 20th anniversary of Live Aid...
concert was held at the Circus Maximus
Circus Maximus
The Circus Maximus is an ancient Roman chariot racing stadium and mass entertainment venue located in Rome, Italy. Situated in the valley between the Aventine and Palatine hills, it was the first and largest stadium in ancient Rome and its later Empire...
, Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
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The event is also referred to as "Live 8 Rome" or "Live 8 Italy"
Lineup
Past Live AidLive Aid
Live Aid was a dual-venue concert that was held on 13 July 1985. The event was organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for relief of the ongoing Ethiopian famine. Billed as the "global jukebox", the event was held simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, United Kingdom ...
performers are listed with an asterisk (*). In order of appearance:
- ZuccheroZuccheroAdelmo Fornaciari, Commander , more commonly known by his stage name Zucchero Fornaciari or simply Zucchero /ˈtsukkero/, is an Italian rock singer. His music is largely inspired by gospel, blues and rock music, and alternates between ballads and more rhythmic boogie-like pieces.Zucchero is the...
¹ - "Everybody's Gotta Learn","Overdose d'amore", "Diavolo in me" (R 14:00) - Duran DuranDuran DuranDuran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
* - "(Reach Up for the) Sunrise(Reach Up For The) Sunrise" Sunrise" is a song by Duran Duran, the first single from the album Astronaut and their 31st single overall. It was the first single since "A View to a Kill" in 1985 to feature all five of the original members of the band.-Music video:...
", "Ordinary WorldOrdinary World"Ordinary World" is the first single from Duran Duran's self-titled 1993 album, better known as The Wedding Album. The song peaked at No. 3 in the American charts and No. 6 in the British charts...
", "Save a PrayerSave A Prayer"Save a Prayer" is the sixth single by Duran Duran, released on 9 August 1982.The song was the third single from the band's second album Rio...
", "The Wild BoysThe Wild Boys (song)"The Wild Boys" is the twelfth single by Duran Duran, released in October 1984.The song was the only studio track on the live album Arena, and was produced by Nile Rodgers, who had previously remixed the single "The Reflex"...
" (R 14:14) - Elisa - "Luce (Tramonti a Nord Est)", "Una poesia anche per te" (R 14:39)
- Negrita - "Una Maera Di Sonio", "Storia Di Mary", "Rotolando Verso Sud", "Cambio", (R 14:53)
- NegramaroNegramaroNegramaro is an Italian rock band formed in 1999 and successful since 2005. Their name stems from Negroamaro, a wine produced in their native region, Salento....
- "Mentre Tutto Scorre", "Nuvole E Lenzuola", "Estate" (R 15:15) - Tim McGrawTim McGrawSamuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw is an American country singer and actor. Many of McGraw's albums and singles have topped the country music charts with total album sales in excess of 40 million units in the US, making him the eighth best-selling artist, and the third best-selling country singer, in the...
- "Drugs or JesusDrugs or Jesus"Drugs or Jesus" is a song recorded by country music singer Tim McGraw. It is the third single from his 2004 album Live Like You Were Dying. It peaked at #14, thus becoming his first single since 1993's "Two Steppin' Mind" to miss the top ten...
", "Live Like You Were DyingLive Like You Were Dying (song)"Live Like You Were Dying" is a song written by Tim Nichols and Craig Wiseman and performed by American country music artist Tim McGraw. The song appears on his Live Like You Were Dying album. It reached #1 on the U.S. Billboard country music charts, and held that position for a total of seven...
" (R 15:29) - Faith HillFaith HillFaith Hill is an American country singer. She is known both for her commercial success and her marriage to fellow country star Tim McGraw. Hill has sold more than 40 million records worldwide and accumulated eight number-one singles and three number-one albums on the U.S...
- "Mississippi GirlMississippi Girl"Mississippi Girl" is a 2005 song recorded by country music singer Faith Hill and the lead single from her album Fireflies. A Number One single on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts in late 2005, it was her first Number One on the country music charts since 2000's "The Way You Love Me".-About...
", "BreatheBreathe (Faith Hill song)"Breathe" is a country song by American recording artist Faith Hill, released as the first single from her 1999 album of the same name. The song was written by Stephanie Bentley and Holly Lamar. "Breathe" became Hill's 7th number one on the country music charts in the US. The song spent four weeks...
", "Piece of My HeartPiece of My Heart"Piece of My Heart" is a song written by Jerry Ragovoy and Bert Berns and originally recorded by Erma Franklin in 1967. The song came to greater mainstream attention when Big Brother and the Holding Company covered the song in 1968 and had a hit with it...
" (R 15:43) - Planet FunkPlanet FunkPlanet Funk is an Italian electronic dance musical ensemble.Members are Sergio Della Monica, Alex Neri, Domenico GG Canu, Marco Baroni, Alex Uhlmann and Alessandro Sommella , in addition to a series of guest singers in collaboration, like Dan Black, Sally Doherty, Raiz and John Graham...
- "Ultraviolet Boys", "Stop Me", "The Switch" (R 16:09) - Le VibrazioniLe VibrazioniLe Vibrazioni is an Italian rock and pop band formed in Milan in 1999 that is still active. Its albums were issued by BMG.They made their breakthrough in 2003 with their debut single Dedicato a te, which went platinum....
- "Sono Più Sereno", "Vieni Da Me", "Aspettando" (R 16:23) - Irene GrandiIrene Grandi-Biography:Irene Grandi was born in Florence.She debuted in the Sanremo Music Festival in the category New Proposed with "Fuori", in 1994, which was later won by Andrea Bocelli, who was also debuting the same year....
- "Per fare l'amore", "Santissima Janis" (R 16:36) - TiromancinoTiromancinoTiromancino is an Italian pop group founded in 1989. It was started by Federico Zampaglione and has released 9 albums. Their music is a subtle blend of folk and electronica...
- "Imparare dal vento", "Nessuna certezza", "È necessario" (R 16:50) - Max PezzaliMax PezzaliMassimo "Max" Pezzali was the singer and main song writer of the pop group "883". He released his first solo album in 2004 , "Il Mondo Insieme A Te". The album was successful in Italy and from then on Pezzali decided to continue his work as a solo artist.- Early life :Max Pezzali was born on...
- "La dura legge del gol", "Come mai", "Hanno ucciso l'Uomo Ragno" (R 17:06) - Alex BrittiAlex BrittiAlessandro "Alex" Britti is an Italian singer-songwriter and guitarist.-Biography:At the age of 17 he started his first band playing blues at various clubs in Rome, eventually he moved to Milan at the center of the Italian pop scene...
- "Gelido", "7000 caffè" (R 17:30) - Cesare CremoniniCesare CremoniniCesare Cremonini [IPA: 'tʃεzare kremo'nini] is an Italian singer-songwriter.Cremonini was the leader of Lùnapop, a successful and popular Italian pop band between 1999 and 2002. In 2002 Lùnapop was disbanded. He has since pursued a successful solo career...
- "Padre madre", "50 Special" (R 17:45) - NekNekNek Minute is a popular contemporary Italian singer-songwriter....
- "Almeno stavolta", "Se io non avessi Te", "Lascia che io sia" (R 17:54) - Piero PelùPiero PelùPiero Pelù is an Italian rock singer and songwriter, best known for his work with the famous Italian rock band Litfiba...
- "Io ci sarò", "Bomba boomerang", "Fela Kuti Improv" (R 18:08) - Jane Alexander (Interstitial) (R 18:23)
- Biagio AntonacciBiagio AntonacciBiagio Antonacci is an Italian singer-songwriter from Milan.-Early life:Biagio Antonacci was born in Milan and was raised in one of its suburbs . Despite learning how to play the drums at a young age, he had to study in order to obtain a diploma in surveying...
- "Immagina", "Liberatemi", "Se io se lei", "Non ci facciamo compagnia" (R 18:27) - Fiorella MannoiaFiorella Mannoia-The Beginning:Fiorella Mannoia's father Luigi was an Italian film stuntman, and Fiorella, her brother Maurizio and sister Patrizia began work in this area as children. Fiorella Mannoia's first film role as stuntwoman was at the age of 13 in the film Non cantare, spara!...
- "Sally", "ClandestinoClandestino (song)"Clandestino" is the second single and the title track from Manu Chao's first album, Clandestino. It is perhaps, along with "Bongo Bong" and "Me Gustas Tú", his most well known song. The lyrics of the song are sung in Spanish and deal with the issue of immigration: "I wrote it about the border...
", "Mio fratello che guardi il mondo" (R 18:43) - LigabueLuciano LigabueLuciano Ligabue , more commonly known as Ligabue or Liga, is an Italian rock singer-songwriter, film director and writer.-Biography:...
- "Non è tempo per noi", "Urlando contro Il cielo", "Il mio nome è mai più" (with JovanottiJovanottiLorenzo Cherubini, better known as Jovanotti, is an Italian singer-songwriter and rapper.The name Jovanotti derives from the plural form of the Italian word giovanotto , i.e. giovanotti. Lorenzo Cherubini originally auditioned a band with the name "I Giovanotti", but the record producer only was...
and Piero PelùPiero PelùPiero Pelù is an Italian rock singer and songwriter, best known for his work with the famous Italian rock band Litfiba...
) (R 18:47) - JovanottiJovanottiLorenzo Cherubini, better known as Jovanotti, is an Italian singer-songwriter and rapper.The name Jovanotti derives from the plural form of the Italian word giovanotto , i.e. giovanotti. Lorenzo Cherubini originally auditioned a band with the name "I Giovanotti", but the record producer only was...
- "Una tribù che balla", "L'ombelico del mondo" (R 19:00) - Laura PausiniLaura PausiniLaura Pausini, is a Grammy Award-winning Italian soul singer-songwriter. She debuted in 1993, winning the newcomer artists' section of the 43rd Sanremo Music Festival with the song "La solitudine", which became an Italian standard and an international hit, reaching the top spot on the Italian...
- "Un'emergenza d'amore", "Come se non fosse stato mai amore", "Il Mondo Che Vorrei", "Tra Te E Il Mare" (R 19:13) - Claudio BaglioniClaudio BaglioniClaudio Baglioni is an Italian musician. His various works include the official Anthem for the 2006 Olympic Winter Games in Turin. He has also written for previous sporting events....
- "Le mani e l'anima", "Strada facendo", "La vita è adesso", "Avrai" (R 19:27) - Paola Cortellesi - (presenter) (R 19:43)
- Mayor of Lampedusa - (Interstitial) (R 19:45)
- Renato ZeroRenato ZeroRenato Zero is the stage name of Renato Fiacchini , an Italian singer-songwriter and showman whose career spans a full 6 decades, from the 1960s to the 2010s....
- "Cercami", "Nei giardini che nessuno sa", "I migliori anni della nostra vita" (R 19:49) - Antonello VendittiAntonello VendittiAntonello Venditti is an Italian singer-songwriter who became famous in the 1970s for the social themes of his songs.-Biography:...
- "Che fantastica stora è la vita", "Ci vorrebbe un amico", "Roma capoccia" (R 20:09) - NoaAchinoam NiniAchinoam Nini , also known by her professional name, Noa, is a leading Israeli international concert and recording artist.-Career:...
- "Beauty Of That", "Eye In The Sky" (R 20:27) - PoviaGiuseppe PoviaGiuseppe Povia is an Italian pop singer.- Biography :Born in Milan, he began teaching himself guitar at the age of 14. He taught himself how to play music by ear, and by the time he was 20, began to compose music. In 1999, he enrolled in the Academy of Sanremo, where he met Giancarlo Bigazzi...
- "I Bambini fanno oh", "Fiori" (R 20:42) - Velvet - "Il mondo è fuori", "Search And Destroy" (R 20:53 )
- Pagani & African Drum CollectiveMauro PaganiMauro Pagani is an Italian musician and singer.Pagani was born in Chiari, Lombardy. A multi-instrumentalist, he made his debut in the music world in 1970 as violinist and founding member of the progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi. In 1977 he left the band to follow a solo career, but...
- "Heanda", "Stuck Is Stuck" (R 21:07) - Articolo 31Articolo 31Articolo 31 is a popular band from Milan, Italy, melding hip hop, funk, pop and traditional Italian musical forms. They are one of the most popular Italian rock/hip hop groups.-Band history:...
(R 21:24) - Gemelli DiversiGemelli Diversi-Biography:Gemelli Diversi formed in 1997 in Milan when two Italian rap crews, La Cricca and Rima Nel Cuore, merged. Their first single was 1998's "Un Attimo Ancora", rapped over a sample of Pooh's "Dammi Solo un Minuto". The song and the accompanying album were hits in Italy, and the group...
(R 21:38) - Pino DanielePino DanielePino Daniele is an Italian vocalist, composer, and musician, whose influences cover a wide number of genres, fusing pop, blues, jazz, Italian and Middle eastern music into his own unique brand of world music.-Studio albums:...
(R 21:52) - Francesco De GregoriFrancesco De GregoriFrancesco De Gregori is an Italian singer-songwriter. He is popularly known as "Il Principe Poeta" , a nickname referring to the elegance of his lyrics.-1970s:...
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¹ = Also performing at the Paris concert
Live 8 concert, Paris
On 2 July 2005, a Live 8 concert was held at the Palais de Versailles, Paris, France.The event is also referred to as "Live 8 Paris" or "Live 8 France"...
on July 2, 2005.