How to Stream ‘Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World’ Online
On July 13, 1985, the world’s biggest music stars gathered for Live Aid, a massive benefit concert to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. In a new original series, CNN goes behind the scenes on how Boomtown Rats frontman Bob Geldof and singer-songwriter Midge Ure organized the legendary effort that brought in more than $127 million and drew in about 1.5 billion viewers around the world.
Premiering on Sunday, July 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World celebrates the 40th anniversary of the multi-venue event that featured special performances by Tina Turner with Mick Jagger, Bob Dylan with the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood and Sting with Phil Collins and Branford Marsalis. The docuseries will feature interviews with Geldof, Bono, Lionel Richie, Patti LaBelle, Sting, Phil Collins and others, and will include archival footage.
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At a Glance: How to Watch Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World Online
Premiere date: July 13 at 9 p.m. PT/ET
No. of episodes: 4
Channel: CNN
Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R28e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframe AdvertisementAdvertisement#«R48e4kr8lb2m7nfddbH1» iframeThe lineup also included Pretenders, Santana, Madonna, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Neil Young, Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, David Bowie, Elton John, the Who, Paul McCartney, Run-D.M.C., Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Hall & Oates and REO Speedwagon. It also brought reunions of Ozzy Osbourne with Black Sabbath; Brian Wilson with the Beach Boys; and the surviving members of Led Zeppelin.
Below, keep reading for more on how to stream Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World online, including for free.
How to Watch Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World: Premiere Date & Time, Episode Release Schedule
Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World premieres on CNN on Sunday, July 13 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The CNN original series spans four episodes that will air weekly. The final part will be broadcast on Aug. 3.
How to Stream CNN’s Live Aid Docuseries Online
Those without a traditional cable subscription can livestream CNN on HBO Max, which is also available as an add-on on Prime Video, DirecTV, Hulu and Disney+. The special will likely be available to stream on demand HBO Max after it airs on cable.
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Watch the Live Aid four-part series on CNN with a subscription toFubo, which starts at $64.99 for the first month ($84.99 monthly afterward). The online TV streaming service also offers a seven-day trial for new subscribers, so you can watch the CNN special online for free.
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Music fans can stream CNN’s Live Aid docuseries on Sling, which is on sale for half off your first month of service. Sling’s Blue ($23 for the first month; $45.99 monthly thereafter) and Orange & Blue ($33 for the first month; $65.99 monthly thereafter) plans carry CNN, ABC, Bravo, Discovery Channel, NFL Network, National Geographic and other news, sports and entertainment networks. Pricing and channel availability are subject to location.
How to Watch Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World Online With a Cable Subscription
Cable subscribers can stream Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took Over the World online on CNN by logging into CNN.com with select TV provider credentials, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.
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