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ANSWER: “IT WENT BEYOND IDEALISM AND THAT RIDICULOUS TERM ‘ACTIVISM,’ … WE MADE GIVING EXCITING!” —BOB GELDOF
📌 FAST FACTS
Bob Geldof (born 1951) • aged 74
➤ Overview
Sir Bob Geldof is an Irish singer, songwriter, author, and political activist. He first gained attention as the lead singer of the rock band the Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s. Geldof later became known internationally for his philanthropic work addressing global poverty and famine. Wikipedia
Sir Bob Geldof is an Irish singer, songwriter, author, and political activist. He first gained attention as the lead singer of the rock band the Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s. Geldof later became known internationally for his philanthropic work addressing global poverty and famine. Wikipedia
➤ Music Career
Geldof formed the Boomtown Rats, a rock band associated with the punk and new wave movement. The group achieved chart success in the United Kingdom and internationally with songs such as “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap.” Wikipedia
Geldof formed the Boomtown Rats, a rock band associated with the punk and new wave movement. The group achieved chart success in the United Kingdom and internationally with songs such as “I Don’t Like Mondays” and “Rat Trap.” Wikipedia
➤ The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats formed in Dublin and became one of the leading acts of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their music blended punk energy with melodic songwriting, and they were among the few Irish bands of their era to gain mainstream commercial success. Wikipedia
The Boomtown Rats formed in Dublin and became one of the leading acts of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Their music blended punk energy with melodic songwriting, and they were among the few Irish bands of their era to gain mainstream commercial success. Wikipedia
➤ Activism & Live Aid
Bob Geldof is widely known for co-organizing the 1985 charity concert **Live Aid** to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. He also co-founded the charity **Band Aid**, which recorded “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to benefit famine victims. These efforts propelled him into global humanitarian advocacy. Wikipedia
Bob Geldof is widely known for co-organizing the 1985 charity concert **Live Aid** to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. He also co-founded the charity **Band Aid**, which recorded “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” to benefit famine victims. These efforts propelled him into global humanitarian advocacy. Wikipedia
➤ Honors & Recognition
For his humanitarian work, Geldof has received various honors, including knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II. He has been recognized for his efforts to mobilize popular culture and political will in addressing global humanitarian crises. Wikipedia
For his humanitarian work, Geldof has received various honors, including knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II. He has been recognized for his efforts to mobilize popular culture and political will in addressing global humanitarian crises. Wikipedia
➤ Fun Facts
• Geldof appeared in the 2010 film *The Frost Report: A Very British Christmas*
• He has written books including *Is That It?* and *Dirtdish*
• His activism continues alongside music and writing
• He declined formal titles earlier in life before accepting knighthood
• Geldof appeared in the 2010 film *The Frost Report: A Very British Christmas*
• He has written books including *Is That It?* and *Dirtdish*
• His activism continues alongside music and writing
• He declined formal titles earlier in life before accepting knighthood
➤ Legacy
Bob Geldof’s influence spans music and humanitarian work. His leadership in fundraising concerts and charity campaigns helped shape how popular culture responds to global crises, inspiring similar benefit events and ongoing activism. Wikipedia
Bob Geldof’s influence spans music and humanitarian work. His leadership in fundraising concerts and charity campaigns helped shape how popular culture responds to global crises, inspiring similar benefit events and ongoing activism. Wikipedia
Sources
Wikipedia — Bob Geldof
Wikipedia — Bob Geldof