First Farm Aid 1985 Lineup

Farm Aid 1985 Lineup consisted of musical artists like Alabama, Billy Joel, and Roy Orbison among others. There were over 50 musical acts performing.

The lineup of the event stretched for 12 hours and included the following talents:

1. John Anderson
2. The Blasters
3. Bon Jovi
4. Jimmy Buffett
5. Glen Campbell
6. Johnny Cash
7. David Allan Coe
8. John Conlee
9. Ry Cooder
10. Lacy J. Dalton
11. Charlie Daniels
12. John Denver
13. Bob Dylan
14. John Fogerty
15. Foreigner
16. Vince Gill
17. Merle Haggard & the Strangers
18. Sammy Hagar
19. Daryl Hall
20. Don Henley
21. Waylon Jennings
22. George Jones
23. Rickie Lee Jones
24. B.B. King
25. Carole King
26. Robbie Krieger
27. Kris Kristofferson
28. Lone Justice
29. Lorreta Lynn
30. Delbert McClinton
31. John Mellencamp
32. Roger Miller
33. Joni Mitchell
34. Willie Nelson and Family
35. Randy Newman
36. Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
37. Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
38. Bonnie Raitt
39. Lou Reed
40. Kenny Rogers
41. Johnny Rodriguez
42. John Schneider
43. Bryan Setzer
44. Southern Pacific
45. Tanya Tucker
46. Eddie Van Halen
47. Dottie West
48. Winter Brothers
49. X
50. Neil Young & International Harvesters

Setlist reports that until now, Farm Aid has been held 34 times with a lineup of 330 different artists.

Farm Aid concert is a yearly festival celebrating the contributions of farm families in agriculture. Its motto is 'To keep family farmers on their land'.

This event is celebrated with so much fervor every year to shed light on the unimaginable plight of farmers who are struggling to make ends meet.

First Farm Aid came about as a way to address the difficult circumstances of American farmers 38 years ago.

The main motive was to help family farmers in continuing producing fresh veggies, and food. The fading family farming business was brought back to life by the festival.

Many reforms in the agricultural sector came about after the inception of this benefit concert. The Agricultural Credit Act of 1987 is one of the major changes brought about by it.

Protecting the rights of farmers meant ensuring healthy food and the safety of natural resources. Besides providing assistance to farmers, the event is proving to be an asset for the environment as well.

Willie Nelson believes that farmers from across the globe are the answer to the biggest challenge faced by mankind. So, for him, Farm Aid is a means to strengthen farmers and celebrate them.

All in all, Farm Aid is a nonprofit organization working to create a dynamic system of family farms.

Farm Aid happens in the different states of America every year. The first few events were held in Illinois, Texas, Nebraska, Indiana, Iowa, and Louisiana.

Let's go back in time and take a look at the location of Farm Aid in chronological order:

First Farm Aid was organized in Champaign, Illinois. It was hosted in Memorial Stadium as a way to address the difficult circumstances of American farmers 38 years ago.

Where Is Farm Aid This Year?

Farm Aid is taking place at Ruoff Music Center in Noblesville, Indiana this year. The event is scheduled for September 23.

Indiana was the venue for the concert in 2001 and 1990. After more than two decades, the fundraising concert is making a comeback to this state.

More than 80 % of Indiana's land is occupied by agricultural work. So, it is a big deal for Indiana State to be able to host this philanthropic event.

John Mellencamp, one of the co-founders commented that he is elated to bring back the event in his hometown. The festival is all set to salute the hardworking farmers of Indiana and the whole of America.

In the meantime, the key objective of this year's concert is to elucidate the measures applied by family farmers as a response to the burning climate change problem.

Farm Aid has raised over $70 million since its commencement in 1985 reports Fox 59. The first edition of the festival amassed $9 million.

Last year, the event distributed $1.2 million to needy families and organizations. Such a colossal amount has helped in the development of agriculture in America.

The support of Farm Aid has contributed largely to the well-being of farmers. This in return, has allowed farmers to incorporate sustainable ways of farming.

This fundraising event encourages people to continue farming. Not only that, it promotes the sales of their agricultural products in one way or another.

Farm Aid 2023 Lineup encompasses artists from all genres including 1. Willie Nelson 2. Neil Young 3. John Mellencamp and more.

As usual, the board members of Farm Aid are on the roster this year. Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds, and Margo Price are also on this year's lineup.

Below is the list of the Farm Aid 2023 roster:

Willie Nelson

Being one of the founders of the annual festival, Willie Nelson has been performing since 1985.

Musicophiles recognize him as one of the top 10 old country singers of the 1960s. The career of the 90-year-old began in 1956.

Since then, Nelson has dropped many chart-topping songs. In total, 25 of his singles soared to the No. 1 position on the music charts.

Besides making music, Willie is an actor and activist. His acting credits are Honeysuckle Rose, Thief, Songwriter, Miami Vice, and so on.

Neil Young

Neil Young is making an appearance at this music festival after 3 years. On account of the global pandemic, he could not perform in previous editions.

Born on November 12, 1945, Young is an outstanding musician with skills in guitar, keyboards, and harmonica. He has earned the title of one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

The Canadian-born singer is known for hits like Heart of Gold, Cinnamon Girl, Old Man, After the Gold Rush, and Helpless to name a few.

Welson has earned acclaim for his works. He is the recipient of two Grammy Awards and two times inductee of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

John Mellencamp

John Mellencamp, whose 'Live and In Person 2023' tour successfully concluded in June is gearing up for Farm Aid 2023.

The busy 71-year-old John J. Mellencamp just launched his latest album Orpheus Descending. It is a testament to his activism in bringing social changes in America.

For his contribution to music, social work, and the art field, John has been bestowed with many awards such as:

• John Steinbeck Award
• The Woody Guthrie Award
• Americana Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award
• Grammy Award

Farm Aid Tickets 2023 is priced between $75 to $315 per Fox 59. The tickets were available for purchase from July 15.

The cost of tickets varies based on the ticket marketplace, seating positions, and demand. At Vivid Seats the cheapest ticket can be found at $189 and the most expensive one at $8697.

These are the different levels on the seating map based on the pricing excluding sales tax and additional fees:

• VIP - $500+
• P1 - $315
• P2 - $265
• P3 - $185
• P4 - $125
• P5 - $105
• P6 (Lawn) - $175