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With the help of helicopters and a supersonic turbo jet, Phil Collins pulled off a series of performances worthy of a “Mission Impossible” movie at Live Aid forty years ago.
The singer and drummer participated in the benefit concerts organized by musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to draw attention to a famine in Ethopia and raise money for relief efforts.
Collins didn’t perform on just one stage, but two – on two different continents.
The Genesis frontman initially took to the stage in London at Wembley Stadium, where he performed “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)” and “In the Air Tonight.” He also played played drums for Branford Marsalis and Sting.
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