U2’s lead singer Bono recently admitted he regrets how his hair looked during the band’s legendary 1985 Live Aid show. He shared these honest thoughts in a new documentary, according to People.
Bono said he felt awkward about his appearance during one of rock’s biggest charity events. In Live Aid: When Rock ‘n’ Roll Took on the World, he joked, “I can’t look back at this moment with two eyes because it was such a bad hair day.” He added, “Honestly, one of the most famous moments of your life and your activism, you’ve got a mullet.”
Even though Bono isn’t happy about how he looked, that Live Aid show was a huge turning point for U2 and rock history. According to Culture Sonar, their 14-minute performance of “Bad” became career-defining. Bono even jumped off the stage to connect with fans in the crowd, which guitarist The Edge later described as “real, total jeopardy.” That risk helped make U2 global superstars.
Live Aid itself was one of the biggest televised charity concerts ever. About 40% of the world’s population watched it, according to YouTube’s records. The show raised massive amounts for famine relief in Africa. U2’s official site notes that efforts started by Band Aid continue today, helping provide food, clean water, healthcare, and education to hundreds of thousands of people.
So while Bono looks back and sees what he calls his “ultimate bad hair day,” that moment also stands as proof of how personal insecurities can exist alongside powerful music and real humanitarian impact.
