Geldof

British

/ ˈɡɛldɒf /

noun

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 Scottish star, from Cambuslang near Glasgow, organised Live Aid alongside Sir Bob Geldof and had 1980s chart hits with Ultravox and Visage.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 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

Reports — denied by Geldof and, in one instance, retracted by the BBC — have suggested that some of the funds could have landed in rebel hands.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2024

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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