An extremely rare original programme from perhaps the biggest popular music concert in history, Live Aid, that took place at JFK Stadium, Philadelphia on 13th July 1985. The programme has been signed by almost every artist on the bill as well as a host of other stars and people that were involved with the concert. The concert programme contains the signatures of the following artists:- Bob Dylan Eric Clapton Led Zeppelin – Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones The Rolling Stones – Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ronnie Wood Black Sabbath – Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, Bill Ward Madonna Phil Collins Neil Young Carlos Santana Crosby Stills & Nash -David Crosby, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers – Tom Petty, Mike Campbell, Stan Lynch, Howie Epstein, Benmont Tench Beach Boys – Brian Wilson, Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine, Mike Love, Carl Wilson The Cars – David Robinson, Greg Hawkes, Elliot Easton, Ric Ocasek, Benjamin Orr Duran Duran – Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, John Taylor, Andy Taylor The Four Tops – Lawrence Payton Jnr, Renaldo’Obie’ Benson, Abdul’Duke’ Fakir, Levi Stubbs KISS – Paul Stanley Various 1984 USA Olympic team members and gold medalists Timothy Hutton Bryan Adams Ashford & Simpson – Nickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson Joan Baez Hall & Oates The Temptations – Eddie Kendrick and David Ruffin The Hooters Judas Priest Patti LaBelle Kenny Loggins Pat Methany Billy Ocean Power Station The Pretenders REO Speedwagon Run DMC Simple Minds Rick Springfield The Thompson Twins Tina Turner Evon Asforis (Women’s Basketball) Lionel Richie Eddie Martin Bo Diddley George Thorogood Jeff Simon drummer for George Thorogood Hank’Hurricane’ Cater Sax player for George Thorogood Albert Collins Bette Midler Jeff Bridges Grace Slick Hal Uplinger Tony Verna Sheena Easton Ken Kragen – the Producer of’We Are the World’ Marilyn McCoo Joe Piscopo Don Johnson Dick Clark Provenance: accompanied by a detailed photocopied letter of provenance from Judy Polkow, one of the event supervisors for the company that broadcast the concert. Judy began collecting the autographs at the concert and personally obtained all the additional signatures over the course of the next two years. Additional images of any of the other autographs are available upon request. The programme measures 23cm x 30.5cm (9 inches x 12 inches). The condition is excellent. The first item is charged at the normal rate. Our Grading System Explained. Mint = As new. Near Mint = Almost like new with one or two very minor flaws. Excellent = Minor wear yet looks attractive and is perfectly usable. Very Good = Some wear and tear but overall presentable and usable. Good = Apparent wear and tear but with obvious deterioration of the condition. Poor = Extremely worn. A plus or minus after the grading indicates that the condition is marginally higher or lower than the stated grade.
