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April : April 1.
Yusuf’s first son, Muhammad, is born.July : July 13.
At the massive Live Aid charity concert at Wembley Stadium, Yusuf arrives and offers to perform – a capella – a new song written for the occasion, “The End.” The promoters allow Elton John to overrun, leaving no time for Yusuf. Having turned his back on the music business, Yusuf comes to understand that the business has also turned its back on him.November : November 30.
Muslim Aid is established, Yusuf’s idea to help Muslims channel their charitable contributions to those areas of the world devastated by war and famine. -
