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

Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and Harvey Goldsmith have since won plaudits for putting the star-studded show together.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 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

The project was founded by Geldof and Ure in 1984, and the original single sold more than two million copies, and raised around £8m.

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024

Three years later, U2 lead singer Bono, singer-songwriter Bob Geldof and Jones met with Pope John Paul II as part of an effort to erase the debt load shouldered by third world nations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2024

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