Today on this very day July 13th 1985 Run-DMC performed at Live Aid at JFK Stadium, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group performed “King Of Rock” and “Jam Master Jay.” Other legendary acts who performed on this historical bill included, a reunited Led Zeppelin, Tina Turner, Teddy Pendergrass, Phil Collins, Paul McCartney, U2, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Sade, just to name a mere few.

The event was organized by Sir Bob Geldof formerly of the punk-rock group The Boomtown Rats.