Geldof, Bob
As Irish voters head to the polls to elect a new head of state, former Live Aid founder Sir Bob Geldof has expressed regret for not running in the presidential election. In an interview with Irish media, Sir Bob stated, "I think I'd have walked the f---ing
Geldof, Bob
Fianna Fail's decision to nominate former Dublin GAA boss Jim Gavin for the presidency instead of Bob Geldof has seen the Boomtown Rats frontman and activist reconsider his plans to throw his hat into the ring. Despite being asked by the party's leadership to run, Geldof
Concerts
The 40th anniversary of Live Aid, a dual-venue benefit concert held on July 13, 1985, marks a pivotal moment in rock history. Organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, the event raised awareness and funds for the relief of the famine in Ethiopia, watched by an estimated 2 billion people
Geldof, Bob
As the world prepares for the Group of Eight summit in Scotland, controversy surrounds a proposed "Live8" concert to coincide with the event. The concert is a 20th-anniversary sequel to the historic Live Aid benefit, which took place in 1985. Organized by Sir Bob Geldof, the concert aims
Geldof, Bob
British rocker and activist Bob Geldof plans to launch five free concerts in July, part of the Make Poverty History Campaign, to urge G8 leaders to eradicate the debt of poor nations. The concerts, called Live 8, will take place simultaneously on July 2 in London, Philadelphia, Paris, Berlin, and
