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Shocked by television news reports of a famine in Ethopia, musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure brought together the top artists of the time and recorded the iconic Band Aid charity single, Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Recorded on November 25th, 1984, this year marks the 40th anniversary of its release.
The single famously featured stars such as Bono from U2, Boy George, Phil Collins, Bananarama, Simon Le Bon, George Michael and many more, who all performed for free.
Stroud-based photographer Steve Hurrell tells Faye Hatcher how he played a part in the recording of the iconic whilst working for film production company Tattooist International.
Since his retirement Steve has concentrated his photographic skills on wildlife photography in and around Stroud and sells prints and greetings cards at The Shambles Market, Stroud, on Fridays.
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Stroud Times - the independent community-based news website.
Encompassing the Stroud locality the team aim to provide engaging human interest stories, comprehensive sports coverage, and championing local businesses' success.
Living in the community they serve, editor Ash Loveridge, journalist Matt Bigwood, and photographer Carl Hewlett have joined forces to provide free-to-view local content devoid of a clickbait agenda and pop-up adverts.
Shocked by television news reports of a famine in Ethopia, musicians Bob Geldof and Midge Ure brought together the top artists of the time and recorded the iconic Band Aid charity single, Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Recorded on November 25th, 1984, this year marks the 40th anniversary of its release.
The single famously featured stars such as Bono from U2, Boy George, Phil Collins, Bananarama, Simon Le Bon, George Michael and many more, who all performed for free.
Stroud-based photographer Steve Hurrell tells Faye Hatcher how he played a part in the recording of the iconic whilst working for film production company Tattooist International.
Since his retirement Steve has concentrated his photographic skills on wildlife photography in and around Stroud and sells prints and greetings cards at The Shambles Market, Stroud, on Fridays.
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For the latest from Stroud Times visit: stroudtimes.com
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Stroud Times - the independent community-based news website.
Encompassing the Stroud locality the team aim to provide engaging human interest stories, comprehensive sports coverage, and championing local businesses' success.
Living in the community they serve, editor Ash Loveridge, journalist Matt Bigwood, and photographer Carl Hewlett have joined forces to provide free-to-view local content devoid of a clickbait agenda and pop-up adverts.
