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38 years ago, exactly on July 13, 1985, the famous Live Aid took place, a charity event that was held simultaneously in London (England) and Philadelphia (USA). In addition to Collins, the festival has brought together big names in music on the planet such as Elton John, Queen, Madonna, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, Duran Duran, U2, The Who, Tom Petty, Neil Young and Eric Clapton, among others.
Collins, by the way, was the only artist to perform on both Live Aid main stages on the same day. After his concert in the English capital, he flies on the supersonic Concorde to the United States. Proceeds from the event, which was broadcast on BBC television, were used to fight hunger in Ethiopia. On stage, the artist declared between his iconic performances that what happened there was so important and so unique in music history that it should be marked as “International Rock Day”.
However, his speech did not seem to have caused much stir at the time, and only two radio stations in São Paulo responded to the musician’s request, 89 FM and 97 FM, already in the 1990s. Unified in Brazil.
There is no international rock and roll date. Some countries use their own signs to mark the beat. In the United States, for example, there are celebrations on July 9, in honor of the TV show “American Bandstand”, hosted by Dick Clark – an important name in the promotion of rock artists.
Events in Belo Horizonte
Rock music is celebrated in many Brazilian cities and not only on Thursdays (13). Shows appear all weekend. Belo Horizonte, a city that has seen the emergence of important teams of this type, such as Sepultura, is not left out. On Friday (14), the Opus Orchestra celebrates the International Day of Rock with a show “Let’s Rock”. The show will see great success by big names in national and international rock, as well as the show that will revive Rita Lee. The show will be at 8:30pm at the Sesc Palladium with tickets starting at R$40. Link sales: https://shre.ink/9Qq2
The Underground will also be dedicating a special program in honor of International Rock Day. There will be a two-day show with international attraction on Friday, live from the USA. This Thursday, Project Quinta Insana presents Lurex and Velotrol on the home stage. The house opens at 7:30 p.m. Free entry until 9pm and after that time, R$20.
On Friday (14th) there is Locomotive, Putz Grilla, both with the best national and international rock, as well as Hard and Heavy, with most pauleiras. Its main highlight is the world-famous DK Harrell attraction, especially from Louisiana in the US, with its best blues music. The house opens at 7:30 p.m. Free entry until 9pm and after that time, R$20.
The rock schedule continues over the weekend. On Saturday (15th) there will be a group of Pink Floyd, Homer, 100% Charlie Brown and the Rock Underground, an exclusive special formation on the stage of the venue. Free entry until 9pm and after that time, R$20 admission. Underground Black Pub is located on St. Itaú, 540, Dom Cabral – Belo Horizonte / MG
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