Bob Geldof

Tango · 2

http://www.entertainmentwise.com/news?id=12632

The French have good taste indeed. -- Edited by Jules at 17:44, 2006-01-23

Jules · 2

http://static.flickr.com/25/89813287_50702b1a8d_o.jpg

Jules · 6

Do you think there is a chance that Bob will be BAFTA nominated (British Academy of Film and Television Arts, for those not familiar with the term), for his series Geldof in Africa, in the docmentary or factual programme, (I think it is called now,) section? The nominations shoul...

rekamakovics · 1

http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=106572006

rekamakovics · 398

On the old forum, we used to have a number of games going. I thought it was about time we had one or two running on this one. I spotted this game on another website. Go through the alphabet (as many times as we choose), with something connected with Rats/Geldof - could be a song, album, someone connected wi...

rekamakovics · 10

http://editorial.gettyimages.com/source/search/details_po...

Jules · 5

HI GANG did any body see geldofs gig poster on the street tonight or am i a bit slow and its on every week ooh magic! thats got to be 5/6 times now in 50 years Not even the fat dancer from TAKE THAT gets on the street

Lady_Zylpha · 0

http://www.nationalreview.com/jos/osullivan200601181520Bob Ge...

Lady_Zylpha · 1

A 50s revival: shake rattle 'n' Rolls-Royce Unison.ie - Bray,Ireland ... Nascent signs of this new tribe are already emerging. If you want to get a glimpse of the future, think of Bob Geldof. ... This is the Geldof Generation. ... Well the link didn't work for me, but I noted the comment This is...

Tango · 32

Hi, are any of you also musical artists, fellow music lovers who also write and compose your own material? Do you ever get inspired to write by people such as Bob? I've composed a couple of songs that were inspired by himself. But I'm a great fan of the humanitarian as well as the muso. copyr...

Jules · 1

http://www.cipd.co.uk/cande/hrd/conference/_SeminarDetails.aspx?guid={B4CB9E8F-218B-4B87-A0E6-2B85ED62DA0F}-- Edited by rekamakovics at 18:13, 2006-01-17

ArrGee · 1

Hi, Could someone please tell me how long it normally takes to get stuff ordered off this website? And also is the interview with all the questions for bob actually taking place? Ta.

Tango · 3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000CEVABW/qid=1137343642/sr=1-2/ref=sr_1_8_2/026-5625293-9345205.

Tango · 18

This may sound lame. but I was wondering that for a few days if Bob smokes or has he evr smoked.(cigarettes)

Tango · 21

http://www.tobaworld.com/bobsworld4.htm Hi Bob, I expanded the time segments for the sound. I didn't want to use too big sound bytes for your own protection, of course. Also I should place some transitions in between slides so it's not so jumpy.&nbs...

_johanna_ · 11

Hii !! I'm new on this forum

. I've got a question .. I've heard that bob has write songs to other famous artists. like Robbie Williams. someone who know something about it, like witch songs? -- Edited by Hanna at 20:29, 2006-01-09

Boomtown Rat · 23

Does anyone know for sure if this is really Mr.Geldof's site on myspace I hate when people play head games and I have found alot out there,

but before I think about adding I don't want to be fooled....the site is www.myspace.com/bobgeldof If this site is a fake I will be...

Pezi · 9

http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/manchester/2005/07/316430.html

Cazzy · 14

A question which my friend Steve meant to ask Bob when he met him on Monday. Why does he play a right handed guitar and strum it from bottom up, instead of playing a left handed guitar? Would that not be easier? Steve knows a lot about guitars you see. Maybe Bob is the only one to answer that o...

BadHabit · 31

hi.... I know that without seeing this film in the first place I probably wouldn't have known who bob, and the rats, are....are there any else who discovered Bob through the Wall? great movie too, though watching it too often might really bring you down...

musicmania · 12

http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=2942006 Organiser of Live 8 in attack on Bob Geldof BART DICKSON THE organiser of the Edinburgh Live 8 concert has launched a scathing attack on Bob Geldof. Pete Irvine, the founder of Unique Events, said his dealings with Geldof had...

franna · 8

My copy arrived this morning. I had a quick flick through. It is a lovely looking book and the photos really capture all the beautiful array of colours found around Africa. I've yet to read it but I'm looking forward to here. Nice one Bob

Tango · 8

Jules · 9

http://tonight.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3054309&fSectionId=360&fSetId=251

ArrGee · 0

Does anyone have the Dustin/Geldof version of Rat Trap? And while we're at it Fairytale of New York (with Dervla Kirwan) ???? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_the_Turkey

Cazzy · 32

... so no more Band Aid/Live Aid/Live 8 forum? No more Charity & Justice link? And no more send Tony B. Liar a card message? http://www.bobgeldof.info/index.html Coming soon - IG & BG Shoot from the Lip sounds interesting.

&nb...

Jules · 6

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/series/amnesty.shtml

Tango · 2

Hi, if you are a Radio Freedom member, or go to 365 direct you can listen to Bob while you blogg... http://www.live365.com/stations/allovertheplace http://www.live365.com/stations/stingermedia These stations plays Bob music - there's one or two others. Hopefully in...

Tango · 13

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article335326.ece

rekamakovics · 8

Hi everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!! love Kaz and Chris.

Tango · 10

http://politics.guardian.co.uk/development/story/0,15709,1674299,00.html

Lady_Zylpha · 2

Bad news about uploading the CD - can't change the format without "pirate" so Tiny won't let me. So no music for his site unless Tina and Ian can send some mp3s over as well. Or maybe Bob ll stick up eyepods or something. Failing that I might go down to the Celtic Club in Surry Hills he...

Bob profile · 5

From the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4564332.stm

Pezi · 0

Hi, does anyone know where to find the video of Bob`s press conference where he launched the new DVD ? I have already seen it on the live 8- site, but it is not there any more ! The length is approx. 25 min. and it was really quite interesting, a fascinating, charming Bob as always !!

rekamakovics · 0

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rekamakovics · 1

Hi, I'm looking for the 2004 interview that Bob had with Peter Florence, the Hay festival director, on Friday 28 May . I couldn't find it on the official festival website. Can anyone help me? Thanks! Gloria

kidneybean · 4

http://www.time.com/time/archive/preview/0,10987,1074117,00.html

Kaz · 12

I thought I'd start a thread for us all to wish Bob a good Christmas.

I just wanted to wish Bob and all his family a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and the same for the New Year.

kidneybean · 1

Hello all! I've been a member of the forum for a while but due to not much internet access I don't get to log on much. However earlier this week I was logged on & I see there are people requesting the playlist from Vicar street gig. I was lucky enough to get a copy after the gig. It reads as...

Lady_Zylpha · 0

Because the idol is your face I have become an idolator Because the wine is from your cup I have become a drunkard In the existence of your love I have become non existant This non existence linked to you Is better than all existence I long to sing your praises But stand a mute In the agony of your...

Scottie · 8

At last, I have found a way to share these Perth pics with you. I hope this works. They were taken by myself and a friend, Steve and I think they are very good. If anyone wants to use them, fine. Tell me what you think Go to http://photos.wanadoo.co.uk/album/2243488You dont need to buy them of...

MrsRatSinger · 4

Here is some where we can wish bob a very merry christmas and a happy new year you never know he might come on here to have a read i know other singers go on to there sites forums and read there christmas wishes well if you are reading bob i wish you and everyone close to you a very very merry christmas and a ha...

rekamakovics · 0

http://www.unison.ie/breakingnews/index.php3?ca=27&si=84177

Jules · 9

"An also-ran Irish punk" are the words used to describe our Bob, by the Express music critic Chris Goodman in yesterday's Sunday Express. This has really got my dander up! Are we going to stand back and let him get away with it? Of course not. I suggest as many letters as possible should wing their...

Jules · 5

Hi all! Just to let everyone know that I've written up a detailed gig review of Bob's recent Hull date on the 1st December which can now be read on the homepage of www.thisisull.com if you would like to go across there and have a look. Does anybody know of any way in which I could bring the review to the a...

Scottie · 8

Perth was really rocking last night. They have probably never seen anything like it before and will not see it again for a long time. One of the band went to the wrong airport and nearly did not make it, boy did he get a ribbing all night! Bob had a two hour set and had us singing, clapping, cheering an...

rekamakovics · 27

What a great offer, only £10 for all of you who have London tickets. Chris and I are already going to Leicester, anyone else going?

Scottie · 4

Lots of new things for Geldof collectors to look at. Posters, flyers, signed official photos etc, etc. All you need to do is look at the merch section on www.bobgeldof.info Also, calendars, what a groovy idea. It will be put into action for the festive season 2006 Ian

franna · 15

you can find my photos from the Dublin gig here: my Flickr site some of them didn't turn out great, but I blame my camera... I'm hoping to invest in a better one soon. I don't like watermarking my photos, so please do...

Whipper · 15

would anyone have any idea where I could find lyrics to this? I'm trying to jot them down but I'm not sure if I'm right :) actually, if there are any Bob/Rats lyrics sites around at all, that'd be really good - I find that most of them don't have everything. maybe we should do our own...

Jules · 3

http://www.teachers.tv/oneOffProgramme.do?transmissionProgrammeId=227551

Tango · 2

LIMITED EDITION OF 200 SIGNED BOB GELDOF POP ART PRINTS You may have seen this image on various auction sites including Ebay. But we have combined forces with Studio House to produce a one off special item for this website for Christmas. The original hand painted poster art t...

Whipper · 6

Hey, Anyone out there at Bob's recent gig in Vicar's Street, Dublin. Couldn't go due to horrible thing called work. What was the set like?

MrsRatSinger · 6

The Times They Are A-Changin': Dylan turns tables to become DJhttp://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/news/article333252.eceDylan, 64, is set to breathe life into his latest incarnation next March, when he will begin a weekly, hour-long show presenting music apparently selected b...

MJ · 3

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004S0J9/026-0303171-8537248

Scottie · 2

A wee smile for everyone for Christmas. After I got home from the Perth concert, about 1am, I emailed a review of the gig to my local radio station, hoping they would mention it the following day. Sure enough, when I was driving to work, about 7.45am the same morning with my eyes pro...

Scottie · 1

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/11/15/nwho15.xml

Tango · 1

http://politics.guardian.co.uk/backbench/story/0,,1518875,00.htmlGeldof faces perhaps the greater challenge, negotiating between sell-out chumminess with Mr Blair on one hand and meaningless rock-star idealism on the other. He does this by claiming to be emba...

Ian · 0

All of the old mailing lists are now scrapped. The site will undergo some changes again in the new year. But until then, if you are interested in receiving advance information on Bob's touring commitments worldwide in 2006, you need to register on the Live Appearances - Tour Dates secti...

Diamond geezer · 0

Review to follow, just too knackered right now. I've got loads of great pictures. Not just two for Leicester, Here's the set list for now. 1. indiff 2. love or 3. Sex thing 4. Pouring rain 5. Hippy angel 6. Beat of the night 7. Happiness 8. When the night 9. Harvest 10. Sc...

Tango · 1

Has Bob had plastic surgery? He looks different this last year... Not sure I like how quickly this site ages yer. I've already become and old age veteran...

Tango · 23

Anyone else going? The "Culture" supplement in the Irish edition of the Sunday Times has a photo and a nice little article about the Vicar Street gig in the section which gives the concert listings.

Lady_Zylpha · 15

I was reading this message posted by admin: "I note there are a few messages directly addressed to Bob Geldof, but as far as I know he never looks at the board. If you want to contact Bob, try geldof@msn.com apparently all messages are vetted and those that are most apt are passed on t...

Cazzy · 7

I know it's on a tuesday night, but me and Kaz can't be the only one's going?

Lady_Zylpha · 1

Yes, that's right - I hear from me mates at Bondi FM (www.bondifm.com.au) that Bob's stoking and toking it up at the Byron Bay Blues Fest in... Byron Bay! Down Under. Interesting. On air recently (we were talking about this the other day, lack of airplay) some young american a...

MMbullybuddyGP · 25

Thought this album was very poor,not a good track on it. But i love Bob and will by any old tripe he churns out. <<<< NOT ArrGee, but may as well keep the topic open >>>>> -- Edited by ArrGee at 17:27, 2005-03-21 -- Edited by Tina McBain at 17:19, 2005-10-04

DANNY20002 · 0

can somebody please tell me if there is a performance of Bob Geldof in London in January 2006, i would really like to know, the thing is that i intend to come specially to London for the show and as you all know flight tickets are not cheap, thank's.

Cazzy · 5

if anyone found a signed rats shirt in the middle of cardiff friday night good luck keep itup...............................................!

...

S B G · 26

I just phoned the box office. This concert has been cancelled, return the tickets to get a refund.

-- Edited by ArrGee at 21:11, 2005-11-16

S B G · 1

why so many! i cant go to anymore this side of xmas myself but for all the people that have bought tickets and booked hotels it must be a nightmare!! come on gang throw us a bone!!   &n...

Jules · 24

I've clocked up 28 years! Can you believe that? Do I feel old!

It's not a competition, just being nosy - obviously the teenagers amongst us haven't even been around that long.

We should all the weeks/years/months and see how many we have collectively - fan years. :wink...

ArrGee · 4

Here is the Scotsman review from Perth. Most of it is a load of rubbish . Bob has an uneasy relationship with the press at the best of times and this guy probably went with his preconceived ideas and intent on bringing that b*****d Geldof down a peg ot two. I mean, just look at the first line. I...

Jules · 25

Has a higher authority objected?

Tango · 3

i would like to know when bob geldof has a concert in January because i would like to come specially for that from far away

rekamakovics · 4

Sorry, forgot to say-I got a cuddle, jealous or what?

rekamakovics · 18

Hi, Does anybody happen to know if Bob is still playing in Hull this week? Thanks!

Jules · 6

After the Gateshead gig, I went over to the merchandise counter. I noticed that there was a note suggesting that you could buy cds of unreleased material. I questioned wether this was Geldof solo or Rats. It was his solo work, but it was sold out. Any chance that I can buy through this web site???

MrsRatSinger · 25

Just wondering..what's everyone's favourite picture of Bob? I like the pic that's my avatar, the Crazy single picture and the black and white picture where Bob's looking at his guitar..I think iluvbobgeldof has it as their avatar. Earlier this week I made an animated Bob wallpaper for my mobile,...

Lady_Zylpha · 0

I feel AWWFUL leaving little sheep deposits over this site Especially since verbal dysentary takes over and I end up writing epic novels instead of "blogg" - but I think this is a good place to ask. I mentioned somewhere else maybe about launching an intl ethical and fa...

lukevk · 0

Hi, I won these tickets in the competition the concert hall had going on this website. Unfortunately i cant attend the show on monday night. Does anyone want to swa for some Leicester tickets by any chance? Otherwise, i have a pair of tickets for Perth going spare...Free of charge. They are being h...

Cazzy · 3

I must admit to being a bit wishy washy with this gig. It was a long way from home, and I was thinking, well its been 15 years since I last saw him, would he still cut it, how many would be going etc. Well the Sage Theatre was fantastic. A modern theatre, but built in the traditional way i.e stalls and balconie...

Cazzy · 4

Sorry to here Bobs not well, hope he shakes the flu off soon. Kaz

Tango · 1

I spotted this gem in Contact New, does anyone have any further details: SWAYZE GETS STELLAR SUPPORT FOR TV SHOW Also see: PATRICK SWAYZE STING BONO SIR BOB GELDOF DIRTY DANCING LATEST: PATRICK SWAYZE has recruited ethically-minded superstars STING, BONO and SIR BOB...

stuart · 4

Can anyone tell me if they are still waiting on there signed box set from this web site, as i was promised mine last week and still havent received it. NOT HAPPY

Jules · 18

So another concert cancelled, sorry postponed. I would not be surprised if there are more, after my experience today. I was walking past Edinburgh's largest ticket agency this afternoon and perused their lists of forthcoming gigs for the whole of Scotland in their window. Did I see Bob menti...

rekamakovics · 1

We have three signed copies of this compilation album available on the Official Bob Geldof website. Note, this is not an album of Geldof's music, it is a compilation of some of his influences and a very good album it is too! Ian Under The Influence: Bob Geldof The fifth in the Under the Influence ser...

rekamakovics · 1

Hi, If anybody is interested, I've written an article about Bob that is now up on the high profile website www.thisisull.com I hope you might find the time to check it out. Thanks. x Steve Rudd @ www.kidjuxta.tk

Tango · 4

x -- Edited by ponchus pilot at 12:04, 2006-03-17

Perth Concert Hall · 0

Hi folks Bob is coming to Perth Concert Hall, Scotland on Monday 5 December. We thought it would be nice to do a wee ticket offer for all you fans. So, the first 10 people who email tickets@horsecross.co.uk will win a pair of tickets to the gig. Put "Bob ticket competition" in th...

Lady_Zylpha · 0

I was reading recently that Princess Peaches is doing a doco on "inside the mosque" to inform and build awareness about islamic faith etc. in a bid to alleviate some of the concerns regarding this religion and fundamentalism. Isn't she turning out to be a little Celtic Warrior...

Lady_Zylpha · 19

Is Bob religious? meaning does he believe in God or Not? I was reading the other night and although I'm quite aware that talk is cheap and all. I was readling that he turned away from being catholic. huh? I dont believe it myself at all. But, does he believe in God?

Mike OBrien · 24

Bob Geldof - Great Songs Of Indifference: The Bob Geldof Anthology 1986-2001 - Box Set Track Listing CD One - Deep In The Heart Of Nowhere 1. This Is The World Calling 2. In The Pouring Rain 3. August Was A Heavy Month 4. Love Like A Rocket 5. I Cry Too 6. When I Was Young 7. This Heartless Heart 8. The Be...

rekamakovics · 9

Hi, I'm italian.(sorry the english not so perfet....

)Today a great news. Geldof man of the year.He was (is?) in Rome...with all the family.... I'm in Milan...

Do you know that???

MJ · 2

http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/g/geldofbob-sex.shtmlSir Bob is one of the unluckiest bastards in rock. He wasn't able to age gracefully like Paul Weller, or even Joe Strummer. (John Lydon would have folded like a cheap card table had he been in Geldof's shoes.) The Boomtown Rats a...

ArrGee · 8

People, I don't know if this is any good to anybody but there are tickets on ebay for the Shepherds Bush concert and some for Newcastle, and no, it is not me selling them! Just trying to be neighbourly

Will x

ponchus pilot · 6

Does anyonr know if there is going to be a DVD released of Bob's tour (what's left of it) for poor souls like me who cannot make the concerts?

rekamakovics · 29

Hey whats everyones worst bob solo .... heres three to get started,love like a rocket,this is the world calling and.....love or something arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh -- Edited by ArrGee at 10:06, 2005-04-01

rekamakovics · 17

As many of you might know, an online vote is being held by the local authority in London to find a name for the footbridge into the new Wembley Stadium. The organisers are looking for names which are synonymous with the stadium. Obviously, footballers spring to mind immediately but nobody seem...

rekamakovics · 5

There's one track on SAD which I always skip: Birthday Suit. As I've writen somewhere else, it always makes me cry and has even done so when I heard it live. Quite embarrassing to cry at a concert... Shortly after SAD was released, I heard BG play Birthday Suit live in the studio during a radio sh...

rekamakovics · 4

http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=9483&pt=e

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	Here is Bob's next prize (Preview) http://static.flickr.com/25/89813287_50702b1a8d_o.jpg	2	768	Mon Jan 23 5:52 PM, 2006 by Jules
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	Songs Lyrics and Poetry for Bob (Preview) Hi, are any of you also musical artists, fellow music lovers who also write and compose your own material? Do you ever get inspired to write by people such as Bob? I've composed a couple of songs that were inspired by himself. But I'm a great fan of the humanitarian as well as the muso. copyr...	32	2103	Wed Jan 18 10:56 AM, 2006 by Tango
	CIPD (Preview) http://www.cipd.co.uk/cande/hrd/conference/_SeminarDetails.aspx?guid={B4CB9E8F-218B-4B87-A0E6-2B85ED62DA0F}-- Edited by rekamakovics at 18:13, 2006-01-17	1	765	Tue Jan 17 8:15 PM, 2006 by Jules
	Questions! (Preview) Hi, Could someone please tell me how long it normally takes to get stuff ordered off this website? And also is the interview with all the questions for bob actually taking place? Ta.	1	710	Tue Jan 17 9:03 AM, 2006 by ArrGee
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	A Rich Media Site for Bob - A Journey (Preview) http://www.tobaworld.com/bobsworld4.htm Hi Bob, I expanded the time segments for the sound. I didn't want to use too big sound bytes for your own protection, of course. Also I should place some transitions in between slides so it's not so jumpy.&nbs...	21	1453	Sat Jan 14 12:14 PM, 2006 by Tango
	Bob write songs to robbie? (Preview) Hii !! I'm new on this forum . I've got a question .. I've heard that bob has write songs to other famous artists. like Robbie Williams. someone who know something about it, like witch songs? -- Edited by Hanna at 20:29, 2006-01-09	11	1175	Fri Jan 13 5:40 PM, 2006 by _johanna_
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	A funny Geldof interview (Preview) http://www.indymedia.org.uk/en/regions/manchester/2005/07/316430.html	9	836	Wed Jan 11 9:08 PM, 2006 by Pezi
	Bob's guitar (Preview) A question which my friend Steve meant to ask Bob when he met him on Monday. Why does he play a right handed guitar and strum it from bottom up, instead of playing a left handed guitar? Would that not be easier? Steve knows a lot about guitars you see. Maybe Bob is the only one to answer that o...	14	1096	Tue Jan 10 10:04 PM, 2006 by Cazzy
	the wall (Preview) hi.... I know that without seeing this film in the first place I probably wouldn't have known who bob, and the rats, are....are there any else who discovered Bob through the Wall? great movie too, though watching it too often might really bring you down...	31	1476	Mon Jan 9 9:43 PM, 2006 by BadHabit
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	Geldof in Africa (Preview) My copy arrived this morning. I had a quick flick through. It is a lovely looking book and the photos really capture all the beautiful array of colours found around Africa. I've yet to read it but I'm looking forward to here. Nice one Bob	8	1508	Sun Jan 8 5:34 PM, 2006 by franna
	Private Eye Cover (Preview)	8	3390	Sun Jan 8 1:20 PM, 2006 by Tango
	Selling Geldof in Africa to Africa (Preview) http://tonight.co.za/index.php?fArticleId=3054309&fSectionId=360&fSetId=251	9	1235	Sat Jan 7 8:59 PM, 2006 by Jules
	Talkin' Turkey, well particularly Dustin! (Preview) Does anyone have the Dustin/Geldof version of Rat Trap? And while we're at it Fairytale of New York (with Dervla Kirwan) ???? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_the_Turkey	0	827	Fri Jan 6 12:12 AM, 2006 by ArrGee
	Focusing on Geldof, the musician.... (Preview) ... so no more Band Aid/Live Aid/Live 8 forum? No more Charity & Justice link? And no more send Tony B. Liar a card message? http://www.bobgeldof.info/index.html Coming soon - IG & BG Shoot from the Lip sounds interesting. &nb...	32	1551	Wed Jan 4 8:24 PM, 2006 by Cazzy
	Remembering the secret policemans balls (Preview) http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/guide/series/amnesty.shtml	6	866	Tue Jan 3 6:02 PM, 2006 by Jules
	If you want to listen to Bob while you are online (Preview) Hi, if you are a Radio Freedom member, or go to 365 direct you can listen to Bob while you blogg... http://www.live365.com/stations/allovertheplace http://www.live365.com/stations/stingermedia These stations plays Bob music - there's one or two others. Hopefully in...	2	510	Mon Jan 2 2:18 PM, 2006 by Tango
	Geldof becomes poverty advisor for Tories (Preview) http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/politics/article335326.ece	13	1191	Mon Jan 2 2:17 PM, 2006 by Tango
	Happy new year (Preview) Hi everyone, HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!! love Kaz and Chris.	8	685	Sun Jan 1 4:38 PM, 2006 by rekamakovics
	Geldof's year (Preview) http://politics.guardian.co.uk/development/story/0,15709,1674299,00.html	10	1106	Sat Dec 31 1:21 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Irish Ghosts (Preview) Bad news about uploading the CD - can't change the format without "pirate" so Tiny won't let me. So no music for his site unless Tina and Ian can send some mp3s over as well. Or maybe Bob ll stick up eyepods or something. Failing that I might go down to the Celtic Club in Surry Hills he...	2	806	Sat Dec 31 8:13 AM, 2005 by Lady_Zylpha
	Bob profile (Preview) From the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4564332.stm	5	756	Fri Dec 30 4:31 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Press conference 28.l10.05 (Preview) Hi, does anyone know where to find the video of Bob`s press conference where he launched the new DVD ? I have already seen it on the live 8- site, but it is not there any more ! The length is approx. 25 min. and it was really quite interesting, a fascinating, charming Bob as always !!	0	599	Thu Dec 29 12:08 PM, 2005 by Pezi
	Home town pays tribute to Geldof (Preview)     &...	0	626	Thu Dec 29 12:34 AM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	Interview with Peter Florence (Preview) Hi, I'm looking for the 2004 interview that Bob had with Peter Florence, the Hay festival director, on Friday 28 May . I couldn't find it on the official festival website. Can anyone help me? Thanks! Gloria	1	626	Wed Dec 28 2:54 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	Geldof-Profanity Man (Preview) http://www.time.com/time/archive/preview/0,10987,1074117,00.html	4	822	Mon Dec 26 3:52 PM, 2005 by kidneybean
	Wishing Geldof a good Christmas! (Preview) I thought I'd start a thread for us all to wish Bob a good Christmas. I just wanted to wish Bob and all his family a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and the same for the New Year.	12	1238	Sat Dec 24 4:36 PM, 2005 by Kaz
	Vicar St playlist & more..... (Preview) Hello all! I've been a member of the forum for a while but due to not much internet access I don't get to log on much. However earlier this week I was logged on & I see there are people requesting the playlist from Vicar street gig. I was lucky enough to get a copy after the gig. It reads as...	1	893	Sat Dec 24 10:25 AM, 2005 by kidneybean
	Africa XMAS wish - 2005: for Bob (Preview) Because the idol is your face I have become an idolator Because the wine is from your cup I have become a drunkard In the existence of your love I have become non existant This non existence linked to you Is better than all existence I long to sing your praises But stand a mute In the agony of your...	0	615	Sat Dec 24 6:48 AM, 2005 by Lady_Zylpha
	some very very good perth pics (Preview) At last, I have found a way to share these Perth pics with you. I hope this works. They were taken by myself and a friend, Steve and I think they are very good. If anyone wants to use them, fine. Tell me what you think Go to http://photos.wanadoo.co.uk/album/2243488You dont need to buy them of...	8	1305	Fri Dec 23 11:40 PM, 2005 by Scottie
	Happy Christmas bob (Preview) Here is some where we can wish bob a very merry christmas and a happy new year you never know he might come on here to have a read i know other singers go on to there sites forums and read there christmas wishes well if you are reading bob i wish you and everyone close to you a very very merry christmas and a ha...	4	1073	Wed Dec 21 6:40 PM, 2005 by MrsRatSinger
	Geldof criticises WTO deal on ending farm subsidies (Preview) http://www.unison.ie/breakingnews/index.php3?ca=27&si=84177	0	614	Tue Dec 20 10:58 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	"An also -ran Irish punk" (Preview) "An also-ran Irish punk" are the words used to describe our Bob, by the Express music critic Chris Goodman in yesterday's Sunday Express. This has really got my dander up! Are we going to stand back and let him get away with it? Of course not. I suggest as many letters as possible should wing their...	9	1224	Tue Dec 20 6:11 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Hull gig review (Preview) Hi all! Just to let everyone know that I've written up a detailed gig review of Bob's recent Hull date on the 1st December which can now be read on the homepage of www.thisisull.com if you would like to go across there and have a look. Does anybody know of any way in which I could bring the review to the a...	5	1019	Mon Dec 19 9:23 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Perth review (Preview) Perth was really rocking last night. They have probably never seen anything like it before and will not see it again for a long time. One of the band went to the wrong airport and nearly did not make it, boy did he get a ribbing all night! Bob had a two hour set and had us singing, clapping, cheering an...	8	1180	Mon Dec 19 6:10 PM, 2005 by Scottie
	Leicester gig (Preview) What a great offer, only £10 for all of you who have London tickets. Chris and I are already going to Leicester, anyone else going?	27	1551	Sun Dec 18 6:37 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	New Merch on website (Preview) Lots of new things for Geldof collectors to look at. Posters, flyers, signed official photos etc, etc. All you need to do is look at the merch section on www.bobgeldof.info Also, calendars, what a groovy idea. It will be put into action for the festive season 2006 Ian	4	983	Fri Dec 16 11:43 PM, 2005 by Scottie
	Vicar Street photos (Preview) you can find my photos from the Dublin gig here: my Flickr site some of them didn't turn out great, but I blame my camera... I'm hoping to invest in a better one soon. I don't like watermarking my photos, so please do...	15	1102	Fri Dec 16 11:12 PM, 2005 by franna
	The Great Song of Indifference en francais (Preview) would anyone have any idea where I could find lyrics to this? I'm trying to jot them down but I'm not sure if I'm right :) actually, if there are any Bob/Rats lyrics sites around at all, that'd be really good - I find that most of them don't have everything. maybe we should do our own...	15	1524	Fri Dec 16 7:51 PM, 2005 by Whipper
	Geldof on School Leadership (Preview) http://www.teachers.tv/oneOffProgramme.do?transmissionProgrammeId=227551	3	940	Fri Dec 16 6:31 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Limited Edition Pop Art print for Christmas (Preview) LIMITED EDITION OF 200 SIGNED BOB GELDOF POP ART PRINTS You may have seen this image on various auction sites including Ebay. But we have combined forces with Studio House to produce a one off special item for this website for Christmas. The original hand painted poster art t...	2	946	Fri Dec 16 5:06 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Vicar Street Gig (Preview) Hey, Anyone out there at Bob's recent gig in Vicar's Street, Dublin. Couldn't go due to horrible thing called work. What was the set like?	6	1024	Thu Dec 15 9:58 PM, 2005 by Whipper
	Bob's no DJ! (Preview) The Times They Are A-Changin': Dylan turns tables to become DJhttp://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/news/article333252.eceDylan, 64, is set to breathe life into his latest incarnation next March, when he will begin a weekly, hour-long show presenting music apparently selected b...	6	1032	Thu Dec 15 7:43 PM, 2005 by MrsRatSinger
	Loudmouth VHS Video??? (Preview) http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00004S0J9/026-0303171-8537248	3	1028	Thu Dec 15 6:19 PM, 2005 by MJ
	And Bob's new catchphrase is ...... (Preview) A wee smile for everyone for Christmas. After I got home from the Perth concert, about 1am, I emailed a review of the gig to my local radio station, hoping they would mention it the following day. Sure enough, when I was driving to work, about 7.45am the same morning with my eyes pro...	2	952	Thu Dec 15 4:59 PM, 2005 by Scottie
	Geldof in Debrett's (Preview) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2005/11/15/nwho15.xml	1	856	Thu Dec 15 4:53 PM, 2005 by Scottie
	Geldof and Blair on MTV (Preview) http://politics.guardian.co.uk/backbench/story/0,,1518875,00.htmlGeldof faces perhaps the greater challenge, negotiating between sell-out chumminess with Mr Blair on one hand and meaningless rock-star idealism on the other. He does this by claiming to be emba...	1	790	Thu Dec 15 4:15 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Touring 2006 and mailing lists (closed) (Preview) All of the old mailing lists are now scrapped. The site will undergo some changes again in the new year. But until then, if you are interested in receiving advance information on Bob's touring commitments worldwide in 2006, you need to register on the Live Appearances - Tour Dates secti...	0	765	Thu Dec 15 3:32 PM, 2005 by Ian
	Leicester gig/string vest shocker (closed) (Preview) Review to follow, just too knackered right now. I've got loads of great pictures. Not just two for Leicester, Here's the set list for now. 1. indiff 2. love or 3. Sex thing 4. Pouring rain 5. Hippy angel 6. Beat of the night 7. Happiness 8. When the night 9. Harvest 10. Sc...	0	1111	Wed Dec 14 10:51 PM, 2005 by Diamond geezer
	Anti Aging and Bob (Preview) Has Bob had plastic surgery? He looks different this last year... Not sure I like how quickly this site ages yer. I've already become and old age veteran...	1	681	Wed Dec 14 6:13 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Dublin 6th December (Preview) Anyone else going? The "Culture" supplement in the Irish edition of the Sunday Times has a photo and a nice little article about the Vicar Street gig in the section which gives the concert listings.	23	1351	Wed Dec 14 6:11 PM, 2005 by Tango
	About Bob Not on the Board (Preview) I was reading this message posted by admin: "I note there are a few messages directly addressed to Bob Geldof, but as far as I know he never looks at the board. If you want to contact Bob, try geldof@msn.com apparently all messages are vetted and those that are most apt are passed on t...	15	1096	Wed Dec 14 6:16 AM, 2005 by Lady_Zylpha
	Only two for Leicester? (Preview) I know it's on a tuesday night, but me and Kaz can't be the only one's going?	7	988	Tue Dec 13 9:59 PM, 2005 by Cazzy
	BOBBIE G GOES HAIRY ARMPITS (Preview) Yes, that's right - I hear from me mates at Bondi FM (www.bondifm.com.au) that Bob's stoking and toking it up at the Byron Bay Blues Fest in... Byron Bay! Down Under. Interesting. On air recently (we were talking about this the other day, lack of airplay) some young american a...	1	998	Mon Dec 12 7:50 AM, 2005 by Lady_Zylpha
	Vegetarians of Love -> WORST ALBUM (Preview) Thought this album was very poor,not a good track on it. But i love Bob and will by any old tripe he churns out. <<<< NOT ArrGee, but may as well keep the topic open >>>>> -- Edited by ArrGee at 17:27, 2005-03-21 -- Edited by Tina McBain at 17:19, 2005-10-04	25	1868	Mon Dec 12 12:38 AM, 2005 by MMbullybuddyGP
	performance (Preview) can somebody please tell me if there is a performance of Bob Geldof in London in January 2006, i would really like to know, the thing is that i intend to come specially to London for the show and as you all know flight tickets are not cheap, thank's.	0	600	Sat Dec 10 8:11 PM, 2005 by DANNY20002
	lost t shirt (Preview) if anyone found a signed rats shirt in the middle of cardiff friday night good luck keep itup...............................................! ...	5	1102	Sat Dec 10 11:29 AM, 2005 by Cazzy
	Bristol - and other cancellations to come? Cancellations Concerts (Preview) I just phoned the box office. This concert has been cancelled, return the tickets to get a refund. -- Edited by ArrGee at 21:11, 2005-11-16	26	14277	Fri Dec 9 5:43 PM, 2005 by S B G
	cancellations? (Preview) why so many! i cant go to anymore this side of xmas myself but for all the people that have bought tickets and booked hotels it must be a nightmare!! come on gang throw us a bone!! *  &n...*	1	663	Fri Dec 9 5:38 PM, 2005 by S B G
	How long have you been a Geldof fan? (Preview) I've clocked up 28 years! Can you believe that? Do I feel old! It's not a competition, just being nosy - obviously the teenagers amongst us haven't even been around that long. We should all the weeks/years/months and see how many we have collectively - fan years. :wink...	24	1237	Fri Dec 9 5:00 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Scotsman review (Preview) Here is the Scotsman review from Perth. Most of it is a load of rubbish . Bob has an uneasy relationship with the press at the best of times and this guy probably went with his preconceived ideas and intent on bringing that b*****d Geldof down a peg ot two. I mean, just look at the first line. I...	4	953	Fri Dec 9 11:37 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	Why have all the cancelled concerts threads gone? Cancellations Concerts (Preview) Has a higher authority objected?	25	9159	Thu Dec 8 6:18 PM, 2005 by Jules
	gigs (Preview) i would like to know when bob geldof has a concert in January because i would like to come specially for that from far away	3	798	Wed Dec 7 7:51 PM, 2005 by Tango
	Perth review -2 (Preview) Sorry, forgot to say-I got a cuddle, jealous or what?	4	866	Wed Dec 7 7:37 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	Bob's Hull date (Preview) Hi, Does anybody happen to know if Bob is still playing in Hull this week? Thanks!	18	1385	Wed Dec 7 6:52 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	CD of unreleased stuff (Preview) After the Gateshead gig, I went over to the merchandise counter. I noticed that there was a note suggesting that you could buy cds of unreleased material. I questioned wether this was Geldof solo or Rats. It was his solo work, but it was sold out. Any chance that I can buy through this web site???	6	1198	Tue Dec 6 6:31 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Favourite Bob Picture? (Preview) Just wondering..what's everyone's favourite picture of Bob? I like the pic that's my avatar, the Crazy single picture and the black and white picture where Bob's looking at his guitar..I think iluvbobgeldof has it as their avatar. Earlier this week I made an animated Bob wallpaper for my mobile,...	25	1471	Tue Dec 6 3:17 PM, 2005 by MrsRatSinger
	ANY JOURNALISTS/BLOG WRITERS INTERESTED GETTING INTIMATE WITH BOB GELDOF FAIR ON FAIR TRADE? (Preview) I feel AWWFUL leaving little sheep deposits over this site Especially since verbal dysentary takes over and I end up writing epic novels instead of "blogg" - but I think this is a good place to ask. I mentioned somewhere else maybe about launching an intl ethical and fa...	0	894	Mon Dec 5 11:21 AM, 2005 by Lady_Zylpha
	Pair of Perth tickets going spare - Possibly swap for Leicester or give away . (Preview) Hi, I won these tickets in the competition the concert hall had going on this website. Unfortunately i cant attend the show on monday night. Does anyone want to swa for some Leicester tickets by any chance? Otherwise, i have a pair of tickets for Perth going spare...Free of charge. They are being h...	0	594	Sat Dec 3 10:15 PM, 2005 by lukevk
	Gateshead concert (Preview) I must admit to being a bit wishy washy with this gig. It was a long way from home, and I was thinking, well its been 15 years since I last saw him, would he still cut it, how many would be going etc. Well the Sage Theatre was fantastic. A modern theatre, but built in the traditional way i.e stalls and balconie...	3	1019	Sat Dec 3 8:55 PM, 2005 by Cazzy
	get well soon (Preview) Sorry to here Bobs not well, hope he shakes the flu off soon. Kaz	4	942	Sat Dec 3 8:49 PM, 2005 by Cazzy
	Bob on reality to TV (Preview) I spotted this gem in Contact New, does anyone have any further details: SWAYZE GETS STELLAR SUPPORT FOR TV SHOW Also see: PATRICK SWAYZE STING BONO SIR BOB GELDOF DIRTY DANCING LATEST: PATRICK SWAYZE has recruited ethically-minded superstars STING, BONO and SIR BOB...	1	794	Fri Dec 2 8:43 PM, 2005 by Tango
	not happy (Preview) Can anyone tell me if they are still waiting on there signed box set from this web site, as i was promised mine last week and still havent received it. NOT HAPPY	4	885	Fri Dec 2 8:35 PM, 2005 by stuart
	No! (Preview) So another concert cancelled, sorry postponed. I would not be surprised if there are more, after my experience today. I was walking past Edinburgh's largest ticket agency this afternoon and perused their lists of forthcoming gigs for the whole of Scotland in their window. Did I see Bob menti...	18	1398	Fri Dec 2 6:09 PM, 2005 by Jules
	Signed Under The Influence (Preview) We have three signed copies of this compilation album available on the Official Bob Geldof website. Note, this is not an album of Geldof's music, it is a compilation of some of his influences and a very good album it is too! Ian Under The Influence: Bob Geldof The fifth in the Under the Influence ser...	1	845	Thu Dec 1 6:07 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	article on Bob (Preview) Hi, If anybody is interested, I've written an article about Bob that is now up on the high profile website www.thisisull.com I hope you might find the time to check it out. Thanks. x Steve Rudd @ www.kidjuxta.tk	1	642	Thu Dec 1 4:52 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	FREE TICKETS TO HULL GONE (Preview) x -- Edited by ponchus pilot at 12:04, 2006-03-17	4	988	Wed Nov 30 7:09 PM, 2005 by Tango
	FREE tickets for fans - Perth gig (Preview) Hi folks Bob is coming to Perth Concert Hall, Scotland on Monday 5 December. We thought it would be nice to do a wee ticket offer for all you fans. So, the first 10 people who email tickets@horsecross.co.uk will win a pair of tickets to the gig. Put "Bob ticket competition" in th...	0	638	Wed Nov 30 12:54 PM, 2005 by Perth Concert Hall
	Bob's Tribe of Beautiful Women (Preview) I was reading recently that Princess Peaches is doing a doco on "inside the mosque" to inform and build awareness about islamic faith etc. in a bid to alleviate some of the concerns regarding this religion and fundamentalism. Isn't she turning out to be a little Celtic Warrior...	0	627	Tue Nov 29 9:46 AM, 2005 by Lady_Zylpha
	Bob and Religion (Preview) Is Bob religious? meaning does he believe in God or Not? I was reading the other night and although I'm quite aware that talk is cheap and all. I was readling that he turned away from being catholic. huh? I dont believe it myself at all. But, does he believe in God?	19	4034	Tue Nov 29 9:15 AM, 2005 by Lady_Zylpha
	Great Songs of Indifference Box Set Details (Preview) Bob Geldof - Great Songs Of Indifference: The Bob Geldof Anthology 1986-2001 - Box Set Track Listing CD One - Deep In The Heart Of Nowhere 1. This Is The World Calling 2. In The Pouring Rain 3. August Was A Heavy Month 4. Love Like A Rocket 5. I Cry Too 6. When I Was Young 7. This Heartless Heart 8. The Be...	24	1776	Tue Nov 29 2:20 AM, 2005 by Mike OBrien
	BG Man of the year in Rome (Preview) Hi, I'm italian.(sorry the english not so perfet....)Today a great news. Geldof man of the year.He was (is?) in Rome...with all the family.... I'm in Milan... Do you know that???	9	996	Fri Nov 25 11:04 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	Unlucky Bob? (Preview) http://www.popmatters.com/music/reviews/g/geldofbob-sex.shtmlSir Bob is one of the unluckiest bastards in rock. He wasn't able to age gracefully like Paul Weller, or even Joe Strummer. (John Lydon would have folded like a cheap card table had he been in Geldof's shoes.) The Boomtown Rats a...	2	886	Fri Nov 25 5:31 PM, 2005 by MJ
	Tickets on ebay! (Preview) People, I don't know if this is any good to anybody but there are tickets on ebay for the Shepherds Bush concert and some for Newcastle, and no, it is not me selling them! Just trying to be neighbourly Will x	8	1485	Fri Nov 25 10:32 AM, 2005 by ArrGee
	DVD of Bobs Tour? (Preview) Does anyonr know if there is going to be a DVD released of Bob's tour (what's left of it) for poor souls like me who cannot make the concerts?	6	1106	Wed Nov 23 8:06 PM, 2005 by ponchus pilot
	worst solo song (Preview) Hey whats everyones worst bob solo .... heres three to get started,love like a rocket,this is the world calling and.....love or something arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh -- Edited by ArrGee at 10:06, 2005-04-01	29	1508	Tue Nov 22 9:27 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	Vote for Bob! (Preview) As many of you might know, an online vote is being held by the local authority in London to find a name for the footbridge into the new Wembley Stadium. The organisers are looking for names which are synonymous with the stadium. Obviously, footballers spring to mind immediately but nobody seem...	17	1429	Tue Nov 22 8:52 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	Sex Age & Death -> Skip and repeat (Preview) There's one track on SAD which I always skip: Birthday Suit. As I've writen somewhere else, it always makes me cry and has even done so when I heard it live. Quite embarrassing to cry at a concert... Shortly after SAD was released, I heard BG play Birthday Suit live in the studio during a radio sh...	5	1293	Tue Nov 22 7:53 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
	European Human Rights award (Preview) http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=9483&pt=e	4	912	Mon Nov 21 9:29 PM, 2005 by rekamakovics
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