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The music world united on July 13, 1985 to stage the Live Aid benefit. See the setlists of some of rock and metal's most iconic bands who played that day.

Some of the biggest hits ever.

Do you know your ABCs of Rock? We hope so as there are well known rock bands for every single letter of the alphabet.

Guitarist had anxiety every time he presented his bandmates with new ideas.

Rock's biggest acts entered the new decade with new lineups, new sounds and new facial hair.

Which songs would you pledge your allegiance to being the National Anthems of both rock and metal? Our Loudwire staffers weigh in with their thoughts.

There was an uncertain beginning and end, but in between, they crafted a hall of fame resume.

Keeping the big game rocking!

They created a new musical amalgam then brought it all to life with eye-popping in-concert theatrics.

It's only fitting that we share with you the best rock songs of 1985 the way we did it back then .... with a mixtape.