Midge Ure

Not only did “Do They Know It’s Christmas” raise millions of pounds for hunger in Africa and world awareness to boot, the Midge Ure/Bob Geldof charitable composition dominoed into “We Are the World” and then Live Aid, Live 8, and more. As the No. 1 hit in 13 countries (though not this one) turns 40 these holidays, the Scottish OBE on the marquee here rides a larger legacy than George Michael, Boy George, and Bono singing his Christmas standard. First call singer and guitarist for Sex Pistols (Steve Jones) and Phil Lynott (Thin Lizzy), the now 70-year-old journeyman also led seminal New Wave synth-pop pioneers Ultravox. – Raoul Hernandez