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Fast Facts:
- Birth Name: Robert Frederick Xenon Geldof
- Born: October 5, 1951
- Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland
- Began his career with The Boomtown Rats
- 3 children: Fifi, Peaches, Little Pixie
- Divorced from Paula Yates
- Began Commission for Africa benefit with Tony Blair
- Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize in 2006 and 2008
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Charity work
- Band Aid: A British and Irish super group created by Geldof in 1984. The project was assembled in order to provide famine relief in Ethiopia. The song Do The Know It's Christmas was single released by the group.
- Live Aid: A charity concert organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure in 1985. This concert was set in Philadelphia and London and also raised money for famine relief in Ethiopia.
- Live 8: A string of benefit concerts to fight poverty. The shows preceded the G8 Conference in July 2005.
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Bob Geldof Questions
What episode of SpongeBob SquarePants featured Pantera as a musical guest, where can I find It? 2 AnswersThe SpongeBob episode featuring Pantera is called "Pre-Hibernation Week" (Season 2, Episode 13).Here's a YouTube video I found (not whole episode, poor quality)... read more
What is your favorite Bob Dylan cover song? 13 AnswersLol, it is a Tie between "Just Like a Woman" (Richie Havens, Mixed Bag, 1967) or "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" (Guns N' Roses, Use Your Illusion II, 1991) and ... read more
Is the net a great boost to productivity or is it the biggest time bandit ever? 5 AnswersThis really depends on the task and the type of person who's trying to do it. Right this minute, for example, I'm allegedly finishing a term paper. Though I do ... read more
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Bob Geldof Timeline
- Note: The majority of the links in this timeline are to IMDb, which has pop-ups.
- 1954: Born on October 5
- 1975: Becomes lead singer of The Boomtown Rats
- 1982: The Secret Policeman's Other Ball - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1982: Pink Floyd - The Wall - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1984: The Secret Policeman's Private Parts - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1984: Founds Band Aid
- 1985: Number One - IMDb Listing
- 1985: Creates the first Live Aid
- 1986: Marries Paula Yates
- 1986: Bestowed Knight of the Order of the British Empire
- 1992: A Spinal Tap Reunion - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 1992: Co-founds television production company Planet 24
- 1997: Spice World - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2000: Rat - IMDb Listing | Rotten Tomatoes Reviews
- 2004: Begins the Commission for Africa
- 2005: Announces the Live 8 concert
- 2005: Wins the Beacon Fellowship Prize
- 2006: Nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize
- 2007: Bestowed honorary degree from Newcastle University
- 2008: TED Conference presenter
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Bob Geldof DVDs and Merchandise
- Official Store: Bob Geldof Merchandise
- Amazon.com: Bob Geldof Merchandise
- eBay: Bob Geldof Merchandise
- AllPosters.com: Bob Geldof Posters
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@FluffySucks love love love the Boomtown Rats. Bob Geldof..long long time ago.
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I don't like Mondays - Bob Geldof & The Boomtown Rats http://is.gd/522Lw
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@TheLadyAye I actually don't mind Mondays, but I do still want to do Bob Geldof http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0qNGYxUwmU
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