• I Was There - Gigs That Changed The World

  • By: Bauer Media
  • Podcast

I Was There - Gigs That Changed The World

By: Bauer Media
  • Summary

  • The most iconic gigs in rock history, told by the people who were there. From the artists to the roadies, the producers to the fans, whether onstage, backstage or in the crowd, we hear the incredible stories of those at the heart of these events who can say ‘I Was there’. We’ll find out what they witnessed, how it changed their lives and how these legendary festivals, momentous tours or classic concerts, went down in music history.
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  • Trailer
    Nov 9 2020
    The most iconic gigs in rock history - from Live Aid and Altamont, to Bob Marley at the Lyceum and Kate Bush's Tour of Life - all told by the people who were there.
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    2 mins
  • Live Aid, 13th July 1985
    Nov 26 2020
    Can music change the world? Those at the heart of Live Aid recall the event that changed music’s role in the world, charity and celebrity culture forever, 35 years on. Bob Geldof, Live Aid organiser Harvey Goldsmith, Live Aid promoter Paul Gambaccini, Live Aid broadcaster And contributions from Live Aid performers such as Martin Kemp, Alison Moyet and Brian May Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    33 mins
  • Bob Marley & The Wailers, Lyceum Theatre, 17th & 18th July 1975
    Nov 26 2020
    “All the way from Trenchtown, Jamaica – Bob Marley and the Wailers”, this introduction 45 years ago announced reggae arrival in Britain. With them they brought optimism, love and a music to unite! Chris Blackwell – Island Records founder and Bob Marley producer Danny Holloway – worked for island records and produced/recorded the show Roger Steffens – Bob Marley writer, archivist and lecturer Philip Norman – Journalist who reviewed the gig for the Times Dennis Morris, Bob Marley photographer Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore – Guitarist and celloist with Third World, Bob Marley’s support act Any opinions expressed in this podcast are that of contributors, not of Absolute Radio. We do not own any of the clips used, credit to rightful owners.
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    33 mins

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