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Geldof

British  
/ ˈɡɛldɒf /

noun

  1. Bob. Full name Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof. born 1954, Irish rock singer and philanthropist: formerly lead vocalist with the Boomtown Rats (1977–86): organizer of the Band Aid charity (from 1984) for famine relief in Africa. He received an honorary knighthood in 1986

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Celebrities who considered running in the election included controversial Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor, singer Bob Geldof and dancer Michael Flatley.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025

The trio headed to the food court before going to HMV where they were "locked in for games and competitions" with Bob Geldof who had opened the store.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2025

"We weren't feeling pleased with Bob Geldof and Midge Ure or whoever was responsible for calling all these artists to perform," says Leiffer.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2025

In and around those times, he performed with musicians including Eurythmics, Ramones, Bob Dylan, Bob Geldof, Iggy Pop, Joan Jett, the Fleshtones, the Romantics, Dramarama and the Go-Go’s, to name a few.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2025

These pictures inspired two pop stars, Bob Geldof and Midge Ure, to bring together some of the biggest names in pop music at the time to record the song.

From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2024

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