Artists United Against Apartheid Then: Organized by Little Steven (of Springsteen's E Street band) and producer Arthur Baker, this project was a form of protest against the South African apartheid government. Proceeds went to political prisoners in South Africa. The 10 track album (4 tracks being versions of the first single Sun City) featured a group of 49 music superstars. Just a few of the artist that gave their performances for this cause were: Eddy Grant, Miles Davis, Melle Mel, Run DMC, Pat Benatar, Jackson Browne, Bono, Bob Dylan, Jimmy Cliff, The Fat Boys, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts and many others. The single Sun City released December 7th, 1985 reached #38 on the Billboard charts. Now: Apartheid has ended and Nelson Mandella is free.