Queen didn’t open or close the Live Aid show. They performed just before 7pm, uncharacteristically in daylight, bookended by gigantic acts like U2, Elton John and David Bowie.
who directed him to Queen's manager, Jim Beach. Both of them told Geldof that Live Aid just wasn't really Queen's thing, but Beach said he could try talking to Freddie Mercury. A couple days later ...
Queen didn’t open or close the Live Aid show. They performed just before 7pm, uncharacteristically in daylight, bookended by gigantic acts like U2, Elton John and David Bowie.