Celebrities and Causes - Using Fame to Help the Less Fortunate
Once upon a time, a group of popular singers and musicians of the day joined forces to record a song and video for the purpose of raising awareness and money for the plight of starving people in Africa. USA for Africa and "We Are the World" would soon become one of the most memorable musical moments in history with such famous acts as Michael Jackson and Diana Ross lending their voices and faces to the cause of the day.
The stars appearing in the USA For Africa "We Are the World" song and video, in order of appearance, are:
- Lionel Richie
- Stevie Wonder
- Paul Simon
- Kenny Rogers
- James Ingram
- Tina Turner
- Billy Joel
- Michael Jackson
- Diana Ross
- Dionne Warwick
- Willie Nelson
- Al Jarreau
- Kenny Loggins
- Steve Perry
- Daryl Hall
- Huey Lewis
- Cyndi Lauper
- Kim Carnes
- Bob Dylan
- Ray Charles
- Quincy Jones (Director)

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