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Article: Tens of thousands gather in Circus Maximus for Rome Live 8
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- AP Worldstream
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- July 2, 2005
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AIDAN LEWIS, Associated Press Writer
AP Worldstream
07-02-2005
Dateline: ROME
Faith Hill, Duran Duran and a host of Italian stars took to the stage Saturday in one of Rome's most spectacular sites _ the Circus Maximus, where ancient charioteers competed before emperors _ to help raise awareness about African poverty for Live 8.
Tens of thousands gathered to watch the Rome concert, one of ten concerts across the globe.
Italian crooner Francesco De Gregori kicked off the event under a scorching afternoon sun, before giant screens flicked to the opening performance of the concert in London's Hyde Park _ "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" by Paul McCartney and U2.
Rocker Zucchero was up next ...
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