Now Scots musician Ure has voiced his anger at claims that Live Aid in 1985 – watched by 400 million people in 60 countries – had funds siphoned off to buy weapons for rebel groups in the country.
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Ure breaks his silence over Ethiopia weapons claims
It was one of the largest concerts of all time and raised £40 million for famine relief in Ethiopia, winning plaudits for its masterminds Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure.
