Not Just Albarn and Gallagher Who Are Wary Of Live8

Even Bob Geldof himself, Live8’s most prominent organiser, had to have some persuasion to get involved - despite his Live Aid feat twenty years ago which raised more than $100 million for charity and enticed 1.5 billion viewers.

Film writer and producer Richard Curtis, who has worked with Geldof on the Make Poverty History campaign explained:

“The key thing about convincing Bob to do a second Live Aid concert was that he had to believe it would have a real purpose and be genuinely effective.�

 â€œHe always said he wouldn’t do it until he believed there was a moment when it could make political change and not just charity.â€�

Curtis also hinted to Reuters.com that a Moscow Live8 show could be on the cards.