It’s been almost two weeks since the all-star concert, and we’re starting to see the amazing impact it had for charity. The concert, featuring the final performances of Ozzy Osbourne and the original Black Sabbath lineup, raised over $190 million. This money went to three charities, making it a huge success.
In fact, this $190 million makes “Back To The Beginning” the highest-grossing charity concert ever. Recent reports show that it outperformed all previous charity concerts by a wide margin. The second-highest was the “America: A Tribute to Heroes” telethon, which raised $129 million for the September 11th Fund. Coming in third was a concert held in January for victims of the Los Angeles wildfires, which brought in over $100 million.
Rounding out the top five are Live Aid and Farm Aid. Live Aid raised over $100 million for African famine relief, while Farm Aid has collected over $80 million since 1985 to support family farmers in the U.S.
It’s worth noting that these figures are not adjusted for inflation, but it’s still impressive that “Back To The Beginning” outperformed FireAid. This is especially notable considering the different lineups. FireAid featured big pop stars like Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Katy Perry, but it lacked hard rock and metal acts. In contrast, “Back To The Beginning” was all about rock legends.
Overall, the success of this concert shows the power of music to make a difference. Fans can be proud of the impact their favorite artists have made through this incredible event.
