Overview

Organized by Paul McCartney and the United Nations, these concerts were in response to the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge’s reign, where three million persons perished in Cambodia. During the concerts, McCartney brought three generations of popular musicians together. The older generation included McCartney and the Wings, The Who and members of Procol Harum. The middle generation was represented by Queen and members of Led Zeppelin. Most notably, there was the new generation of mainly New Wavers and Punk Rockers, such as The Pretenders, Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, The Clash, and The Specials.

Cast

Paul McCartney, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle, Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, Brian May

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What is "Concerts for the People of Kampuchea" about?

Organized by Paul McCartney and the United Nations, these concerts were in response to the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge’s reign, where three million persons perished in Cambodia. During the concerts, McCartney brought three generations of popular musicians together. The older generation included McCartney and the Wings, The Who and members of Procol Harum. The middle generation was represented by Queen and members of Led Zeppelin. Most notably, there was the new generation of mainly New Wavers and Punk Rockers, such as The Pretenders, Elvis Costello and The Attractions, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, The Clash, and The Specials.

When was "Concerts for the People of Kampuchea" released?

Concerts for the People of Kampuchea was released in 1981.

Who stars in "Concerts for the People of Kampuchea"?

The cast includes Paul McCartney, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend, John Entwistle.