This week in 1985, The Pretenders performed in Philadelphia at the John F. Kennedy Stadium to an audience of over 80,000 people for the Live-Aid benefit concert. | Pretenders

On thsi date in, 1981, THE PRETENDERS took the stage at Cologne's Sartory-Säle that was filmed for the esteemed Rockpalast music series (Jul 17, 1981) This concert captured the band at the height of their powers, with the original line-up in full force. Chrissie Hynde led the charge with her distinctive vocals and guitar work. Alongside her, Pete Farndon's bass lines provided the rhythmic backbone, while Martin Chambers' drumming drove the band's pulsating energy. James Honeyman-Scott, on guitar

Today marks the 38th anniversary of the iconic Live Aid Concert which took place on July 13, 1985. The Pretenders performed at Philadelphia’s John F. Kennedy Stadium in front of 100,000 people. The concert was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia and drew an estimated 1.5 billion television viewers. Were you there? | Pretenders