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On 2 July 2005, a Live 8 concert was held at the Circus Maximus, Rome, Italy.
The event is also referred to as "Live 8 Rome" or "Live 8 Italy".
Past Live Aid performers are listed with an asterisk (*). In order of appearance:
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