It was the year footballer Wayne Rooney, singer Lily Allen, actor Kiera Knightley and Radio 1 DJ Greg James were born, while ...

On Saturday, 13th July 1985, rock and pop music’s top table came together to raise money and awareness for the famine crisis ...

Four decades ago today, Wembley Stadium rocked to the sound of some of the biggest acts in the world. Lesley-Ann Jones ...

Fans also remember Live Aid for two special songs. In London, the concert concluded with Do They Know It’s Christmas? put ...

Continuing our spotlight on the epic worldwide concert event that was 1985’s Live Aid, for today’s Tuesday’s Gone, we’re showcasing this fantastic ...

As part of Dire Straits, Mark Knopfler recorded a number of songs that are now considered electric guitar classics (Sultans Of Swing and Money For Nothing to name just a couple), but it turns out that ...

Brothers in Arms,’ which sold more than 30 million copies worldwide, was re-released on its anniversary in May ...

This Dire Straits hit looked effortless but really wasn't, an illusion bassist John Illsley compared to a misunderstood Picasso.

Turn up the volume for a musical time capsule! We're counting down the most iconic tracks that defined 1985's soundscape.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Mark Knopfler and Sting performing Money For Nothing during Dire Straits' set at Live Aid ...

Originally released on 17th May 1985, Brothers In Arms became one of the highest-selling albums of all time, featuring hits such as Money For Nothing, Walk Of Life, Brothers In Arms, So Far Away ...