The aim of the Live 8 concerts was to make poverty history. For many stars who took part in the concerts, the battle has already begun, as they see a boost in their record sales.
Live 8, the greatest show on earth, was watched by more than a billion people across the globe watched it - some live, others on TV and the Internet. Live 8 concerts took place in London, Tokyo, Rome, Moscow, Berlin, Paris, Philadelphia, Johannesburg, Toronto and Cornwall, England.
According to London's The Times, the impact of the Live 8 concerts is already being felt as music retailer HMV announced a massive increase in featured artistes' album sales.
Iconic acts like Pink Floyd and The Who have done particularly well.
Pink Floyd has seen its album sales rocket 13-fold, after being reunited on stage for the first time in more than 20 years. Fans have flocked to record stores to buy copies of the band's greatest hits album. Sales of Echoes: The Best Of Pink Floyd.
The Who and Annie Lennox registered massive rise, with increases of 863% for The Who's Then and Now, 500% for the Eurythmics' Best of album, and 412% for Dido's Life for Rent.
Pink Floyd, however, will to donate all profits made from their greatest hits album to charity. Guitarist Dave Gilmour said the money should be used to "save lives".
Live 8 stars The Who and Keane also plan to donate to charity extra royalties they have made from increased album sales since the concert.
When Live 8 is becoming a glorious music history, focus has shifted to the political reality when the G-8 (Group of Eight) leaders start their meeting today.
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