Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers - Refugee (Live Aid 1985)

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers performing at Live Aid in front of 100,000 people in the John F. Kennedy Stadium, Philadelphia USA on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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[dylanboivin]

I was in my parents garage fixing up my car when I heard Tom Petty passed away. I couldn’t finish my car I was in tears. This is awesome seeing how the youth of that generation responded to this music.

[kevinlafaso]

Saw this man 9 times one great performer.

[philipdauma]

Mike Campbell has to be the most underrated guitar player of all time. Absolutely insane.

[baileerosebud]

If anyone doubted Tom Petty was a rock star . here ya go !

[glendaseguin]

Imagine living in a America where everybody comes together when things are tough. Those days are over...for now.

[cxg]

World's greatest garage band. RIP Tom. I miss you. You brought so much happiness to the world.

[LarsDcCase]

Great classic song. RIP Tom. Gone much too soon.

[pchsf]

I sometimes wake in the morning and remember again that Tom Petty is gone. And I want to go back to my dreams when he’s still with us.

[southloopsoxfan]

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers played this day like they were in a bar with 200 people. Amazing

[LaurieValdez-zkdy]

Philadelphia USA 🇺🇸
RIP ICON FOREVER

[vc]

The very first concert I went to was Tom Petty in 1990. I went with my lovely mum who pushed me and her all the way to the front. It was amazing and I still remember it 32 years later. I've been to many concerts since but unfortunately I never seen Tom again. My mum loved him, sadly she is no longer with us but I'll remember that night forever, I was 15 and it was just amazing, he gave such a great show, he was running around the stage, he had his knee bandaged over his jeans. He seemed like such a lovely man. I watched the travelling wibury's documentary and they all seemed so happy together. I miss you Tom

[xyxyqw]

RIP Tom...damn I miss this 80s...now I'm 53yo...so many legends are gone forever, it's so sad

[bradforddillman]

I was there. Age 17, just graduated high school up near Wilkes-Barre. For $35, we had nosebleed seats that we left, and made our way onto the field and ended up about 25 yards from the stage.

It was hot as hell that day, and Petty was one of our favorites. I had just bought “Damn the Torpedoes” at the record store. It came out a few years before I learned about rock albums… ha.

Such an amazing day, I always look for us in the crowd, but this one doesn’t show our area. What a day. Hard to believe, and so glad I shelled out the $35. To be 17 again…

[geoffgeorges]

I can’t believe I was there and it was 38 years ago! This song was amazing and I loved the Cars, many others.

[ChicagoBeaver]

I can't believe I was there!!! WOOO!!! I lost my 2 friends and I was just walking around the entire fking place looking for them, but I loved "The Waiting is the Hardest part, " and also "American Girl" too. Hell ya!! The entire building was shouting and grooving to his music, including me. I was shouting so loud!!

[scottcrowell]

I was there. Best $35 I ever spent. It was crazy hot, but so worth it. I went on to see Petty 3 more times, the Heartbreakers were the best live rock band I've ever seen.

[johnrobertson]

Awesome.. We rented a VHS to record it all..now on dvd

[AlexMPruteanu]

Look how relaxed and chill Stan (drums) is. And playing traditional grip! Buddy Rich is proud.

[patriciagonzales]

What a great talent, love him with the Heartbreakers, solo & The Traveling Wilburys. So sad
Wish we could turn back time & still have him, George Harrison & John Lennon & Greg Allman.
Miss them all so much.😟

[Axess-svnq]

Tom's rockin' his civil war look.