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Welcome to our website! Here, we will discuss how the Shure microphone facilitated the success of live iconic performances by artists such as Freddie Mercury at Live Aid in 1985 and at festivals such as Woodstock in 1969. Additionally, we will  uncover how the needs of each artist and event determined the style of microphones that were used. The Shure 565SD clarified the treble in Freddie Mercury’s voice, allowing for a clean and loud delivery at Wembley Stadium. For Hanley’s Woodstock sound system, Shure was the brand that delivered audio quality that could stretch across the open field and be heard over the screams of the crowd. Its clear sound and ability to be heard across large audiences made it a great choice for Hanley’s sound system. 

We will explore these topics using articles that explain Bill Hanley’s use of Shure microphones in outdoor sound systems as well as how Freddie Mercury’s performance contributed to the larger cultural experience of Live Aid.