Midge Ure opens up on why Live Aid wouldn't happen today as he admits 'it's different'

Midge Ure has confessed "it's different" as he explained why Live Aid couldn't take place today.

The legendary event, co-organised by Midge and Bob Geldof, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.

Staged at London's Wembley Stadium and John F Kennedy Stadium in the US, the concerts raised millions of pounds for famine relief in Ethiopia.

Fans were treated to a number of unforgettable performances from the likes of Queen, Status Quo, Mick Jagger, Phil Collins, Madonna and David Bowie.

Midge was a guest on Good Morning Britain on Monday (July 14), where he reminisced about the memorable event with hosts Richard Madeley and Charlotte Hawkins, reports the Mirror.

"I feel nostalgic for my hair. It's amazing, isn't it? None of us can believe it's 40 years. None of us can believe we're still here looking back at this and the fact that it's celebrated today," the musician shared.

"It wasn't just a music event, it was a social event. It pulled people and the planet together, and focused people on a particular problem, which is the wonderful thing about music."

Midge also discussed the unique nature of the event that he felt would be difficult to duplicate today.

"There's enough trouble in the world to pull people together to try and sort. I think it's different, I think mobile phones have changed everything," he explained.

"I think people live a more splintered life, very difficult now to try and coerce people into looking at one particular problem because we're all living in our own little worlds.

"You can watch and listen to anything you want at any time day and night. Back then, we didn't have the internet."

Richard then noted that "there wasn't a mobile phone in sight," while Midge added: "I don't think they were there