Band Aid Members, Gear & Sound

UK charity supergroup

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Members

Select a Band Aid band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Adam Clayton

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

U2 Passengers The Conspirators The Dalton Brothers Automatic Baby

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Nigel John Taylor

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Duran Duran The Power Station Neurotic Outsiders Swahili Blonde

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Phil Collins

Roles:

Singer Drummer Composer Music Producer

Groups:

Genesis R.A.D.D. (Recording Artists Against Drunk Driving) The Phil Collins Big Band Brand X The House Band (2) Phil Collins & The Serious Band The Freehold Flaming Youth Phenix Choir Wild Connections The Crawling King Snakes

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Midge Ure

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Ultravox Visage Band Aid 20 Band Aid 30 Rich Kids

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Bono

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

U2 All Star Tribute Passengers Band Aid 20 Artists United Against Apartheid Band Aid 30 The Conspirators Bono & The Edge Clannad & Bono Bono & Andrea Bocelli Bono & The Corrs Artists Against AIDS Worldwide The Dalton Brothers

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Nick Rhodes

Roles:

Keyboardist

Groups:

Duran Duran The Devils Arcadia Boogie Box High TV Mania 5TA

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Robert “Kool” Bell

Roles:

Singer Bassist

Groups:

Kool & the Gang

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Simon Le Bon

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Duran Duran Arcadia

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Chris Cross

Roles:

Bassist Keyboardist Composer

Groups:

Ultravox

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Boy George

Roles:

Singer Music Producer DJ

Groups:

Bow Wow Wow Culture Club Jesus Loves You Sex Gang Children

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Bob Geldof

Roles:

Singer Guitarist

Groups:

The Boomtown Rats

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Steve Norman

Roles:

Guitarist Drummer

Groups:

Spandau Ballet Iron Age

No gear added

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Paul Young

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Mike + The Mechanics The Young Brothers The Toggery Five Sad Café Gyro The Toggery Young & Renshaw

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Tony Hadley

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Spandau Ballet NHS Voices

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Glenn Gregory

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Singer

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Heaven 17

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About

Band Aid is a British charity supergroup created in 1984 by Bob Geldof of Boomtown Rats and Midge Ure of Ultravox. The ensemble was formed to raise funds for anti-poverty efforts in Ethiopia by recording the iconic single "Do They Know It's Christmas?". The group featured a star-studded lineup of contemporary pop icons including Bono (vocals), Sting (vocals), George Michael (vocals), and Boy George (vocals), among others. Band Aid's genre can be described as a blend of pop rock and musical advocacy, with their work primarily focused on promoting charitable causes through music. The single became a massive success, leading to further fundraising events like Live Aid and inspiring similar efforts worldwide.

How to Sound Like Band Aid

Capturing the sound of Band Aid involves a harmonious blend of vibrant pop melodies with a rich, collaborative vocal presence. The sonic character is both melodic and grand, often achieved through the fusion of multiple vocal layers and the use of lush instrumentation. For those looking to emulate the feel of "Do They Know It's Christmas?", consider the warm, resonant tones of the Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp, which contributed to the guitar sound, or the expansive textures achieved using classic synthesizers like the Roland Jupiter-8. The track thrives on a balance of rhythmic drums, melodic bass lines, and the shimmering presence of layered vocal harmonies, which collectively create an anthemic and uplifting atmosphere.

Get the Band Aid Sound

Want to sound like Band Aid? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.