Corrections and clarifications: A previous version of this story misstated the writers of "Ease on Down the Road." Charlie Smalls was the sole writer. Quincy Jones once said his most important ...
USA, — On March 7, 1985, U.S.A. for Africa introduced the world to "We Are the World, " a song that has since become a symbol of unity, compassion, and philanthropy. This Friday marks the 40th ...
Many assume that a fierce rivalry with Michael Jackson kept His Royal Badness from participating in the star-studded charity single — but the truth is more complicated. Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs ...
On this day (January 28) in 1985, some of the biggest names in music formed the short-lived supergroup called USA for Africa to record “We Are the World” to raise money to combat the famine in ...