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

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

Premiering the song on BBC Radio 2, Geldof became emotional as he remembered some of the stars involved, including Bowie and George Michael, who are no longer with us.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2024

The song will feature on a forthcoming compilation marking 40 years since the original charity single was released, organisers Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Trevor Horn said.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2024

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