Queen

In July 1985, during their performance at Live Aid, Queen had recently released their album "The Works," which came out in 1984. This album featured notable hits like "Radio Ga Ga" and "I Want to Break Free," further solidifying the band's status in rock music. Live Aid was a pivotal moment for Queen, showcasing their theatrical stage presence and powerful performance style in front of an audience of 72,000 people, as well as millions worldwide via broadcast. Notably, their emotive rendition of "Hammer to Fall" helped reinvigorate their popularity in America, a market where they had experienced a dip in the early 1980s. The performance is often credited with revitalizing their image and introducing the band to a new generation of fans, marking a significant resurgence in their career just as they were about to embark on their 1986 album, "A Kind of Magic."

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