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Bob Geldof. Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof KBE ( / ˈɡɛldɒf /; [1] born 5 October 1951) is an Irish singer-songwriter and political activist. He rose to prominence in the late 1970s as the lead singer of the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats, who achieved popularity as part of the punk rock movement.
Jul 10, 2020 · Irish rock star Bob Geldof may have earned awards and cheers for pulling off 1985′s transcontinental music event, though it took a toll on his personal life and career. Live Aid changed Geldof from frontman of the Boomtown Rats singing their hit “I Don’t Like Mondays” to something more divine.
IMDb profile of Bob Geldof, the Irish rock star and humanitarian who co-founded Band Aid and Live Aid. See his filmography, awards, trivia, photos, videos and more.
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Jun 20, 2024 · Bob Geldof (born October 5, 1951, Dún Laoghaire, Ireland) is an Irish rock musician and philanthropic activist who is a member of The Boomtown Rats rock group. He founded the charitable supergroup Band Aid in 1984 and organized the Live Aid concert in 1985 for the relief of famine in Ethiopia.
An estimated 1.9 billion people tuned in to watch Live Aid 35 years ago today. It was an unprecedented, star-studded benefit concert – and it was the brainchild of today's guest, Bob Geldof.
Learn about Bob Geldof, the lead singer of The Boomtown Rats and the organizer of Band Aid and Live Aid. Discover his musical career, his role in Ethiopian famine relief, and his awards and honors.
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Learn about Bob Geldof, the Irish singer-songwriter, author, and political activist who co-founded Band Aid and Live 8 to raise awareness and funds for Africa. Find out his childhood, career, family, and achievements.