Bob Geldof

Mike menzies · 0

onthe version on great songs compilation Who is the female backing vocals a she really. Adds to this song? Any ideas anyone?

Jules · 6

Just rec this from postie looking forward to some of the extra tracks. Having a rats / geld of fest music wise

noelindublin · 12

listening to pale white girls what a brill song this is loving it also love harvest moon

Mark L · 47

and buy this fcuking watch! Personally I perfer Oris

Jules · 9

This picture keeps coming up on FB on my newsfeed, if it isn't FB advertising it is one of my friends tagging me on it. You can actually order a hoodie, t-shirt, phone case or mug with this on it.

noelindublin · 0

I hope not, but love the name chosed by this group, apparently Polish, living in uk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejC6PcqoQQ0 -- Edited by noelindublin on Wednesday 4th of November 2015 03:18:39 PM

manatthetop · 1

Hi all, If any of you want a copy of this dvd just let me know I recorded this of RTE way back in 011 "22nd July 011 a mixture of songs and what Bob does best talking

Jules · 1

Bob and The Bobkatz will be making an appearance on a TV show in Berlin, next Tuesday, 6th Oct. doors open at 7.30 pm, band on at 8.30 pm. Limited capacity, first come, first serve. To go, you need to register your interest here. It doesn't mention them, but they will be on. http://concert.arte.tv/de/b...

Jules · 5

64 years old today, Old Bob. When I get older losing my hair Many years from now Will you still be sending me a valentine Birthday greetings, bottle of wine? If I'd been out till quarter to three Would you lock the door? Will you still need me, will you still feed me When I'm sixty-four? You'll be older too...

Jules · 4

Fantastic concert, Geldof and the band were on top form, appeared to all really enjoying them selves. The crowd were up for it making it a great night. Has Bob said "what a great way to spend Friday night" Cheers M ps. Jules how to I put a photo on my profile?

Jules · 20

Don't think ticket sales are going good for this gig. Just got a phone call from their box office saying they were closing the Balcony seats section and moving people with tickets for this area into the Bleachers seating section.

Jules · 39

Due to unforeseen circumstances Dorking, Port Talbot and Clacton have been cancelled. Gutted

Jules · 124

I just read on the Sheperds Bush website that the show has been cancelled (postponed). I was coming over to London (from Holland) for this gig with a friend. Have my train and hotel booked. I can't believe it... PS this is NOT a joke, that is my name... ADMIN: Note I changed title to put all this content in...

Jules · 7

anyone else going? Did you want to meet up? They're on stage at 3.30 pm.

Jules · 4

i just got tickets for Clacton. They've been on sale for ages and I still got row C stalls. Bit concerning. Hope enpugh are sold for it to go ahead.

Jules · 0

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153486058525799.1073741879.28922035798&ty...

Mark L · 0

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kB-VxlNID_Q from 1998, the Late Late Show. Includes poignant interview before Bob performs his 1990 top 15 hit.

Jules · 2

I'm going. Is anyone else?

Jules · 4

Hi, need a bit more info on this record for a guy on twitter. He bought it in California. I believe it was promotional. no idea what tracks are on it.

Jules · 3

well this is it at risk of being hated by everyone for being an embarassing ****...... this is a bit like a possible portal to bob innit? i mean dya reckon he just sometimes comes on here at an idle moment and peruses the forum? do you think he sees my posts???? i always want to talk to bob to see what he thin...

manatthetop · 10

Have to say this is one of if not the best solo song geldofs ever done

Jules · 1

It's been reported in the sun today that the rat got married again. Wonder did they play at his wedding

Jules · 17

We all are, aren't we, but this time I mean in the marital sense to Jeanne after 18 years. No news of when the ceremony will take place but congratulations to both.

Jules · 2

If you are on twitter. From @kugerowne Kruger Cowne@krugercowne · 7h 7 hours ago Follow us, RT & give us your best reason why you DON'T like Mondays to win a signed #BobGeldof guitar! (ends 1/4/15) pic.twitter.com/Ad5IxSNojU View more photos and videos 6 retweets 4 favorites Follow @kru...

manatthetop · 8

According to the info he's appearing tonight's show, which is on now. BBC 1.

Jules · 4

According to the Vancouver Syphony Orchestra, Bob is singing with them this weekend. Will just have to wait and see. have been in touch on twitter.

Mark L · 1

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-qlp5-NPRK4 Ian Meldrum listens to the formation of Band Aid story, most of which we've heard before. It's not new, but it seems different.

noelindublin · 2

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hs8OUuC_ndo This time about 4 mins in and from March '82

Mark L · 0

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9q-6l2238OI About 9:05 in and Bob makes an appearance on the '81 Kenny Everett Christmas Show Wonder if the Rats were booked for Never in a Million Years but it couldn't be justified?

manatthetop · 2

Sorry if this has been pointed up before, but found this quite funny whilst wandering around You Tube and I don't recall seeing it before http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a0td55jfdvk

ArrGee · 25

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=797000833646685

iang · 0

Saturday 13th December 2014 - Bob Geldof & Band Auditorio Mar de Vigo Vigo, Spain Tickets : www.servinova.com -- Edited by iang on Monday 24th of November 2014 01:43:47 PM

Creebea · 0

hi there! I'm looking for a quote from Bob geldof. The quote is "and the girls On the scene, were very ..... Women full on." I was wondering what the full quote was if anyone knew.

noelindublin · 1

In recent years I have become a fan of Kate Bush's work, specifically Aerial onwards, though I dip into her back catalogue and 'greatest hits' occasionally. Seeing her 'Before the Dawn' show at the Hammersmith Apollo in September was well worth the £150 (though in doing so I've blown my gig allowance...

JoanOfArc · 16

Happy 62nod birthday to Sir Bobby of Boomtown. The offer is still for doing a gig in our local village hall, now there won't be ant Rats rocking out with the dinosaurs -- Edited by Jules on Saturday 5th of October 2013 07:19:16 AM

Bobcat · 0

It's about time that Bob's solo work got the same treatment as the fantastic Someone's Looking At You DVD.

Scottie · 0

Bob will receive an award from the British Academy of Songwriters Composers and Authors in October for his work in supporting British songwriters and composers. http://basca.org.uk/

Scottie · 0

Bob talking about Van Morrison before presenting the award .

Jules · 7

After having a good old rummage in the attic I stumbled across this live gig from October 1990 I taped on VHS. Probably the best solo stuff Bob has done. He really had a decent band at that time, with Spike Edney, Geoff Richardson and Jamie Moses. Anybody still got that cucumber t-shirt!

JoanOfArc · 6

I'm told Bob is appearing on Lorraine this Friday, 4th July.

JoanOfArc · 0

I just feel like writing to you right now. Its a funny old world eh? You know for an unfamous person like me, its kind of frustrating sometimes when i see celebs and peeps that i find myself really wanting to converse with very much, and yet have no way of doing so. Well at least I can type on here in the hop...

junkyard_smile · 14

Bob and the Band play on 27 July in Italy again. La Collina Degli Elfi Parco ex Convento - 45 12040 Govone (CN) Tickets or Tickets http://www.ciaotickets.com/

manatthetop · 7

Hi All, Just heard that one of Bob's girls has been found dead. So sad My heart goes out to him and his family

Scottie · 15

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=773804819309071&set=vb.209082819114610&type=2&theater

Jules · 5

has anyone heard the four extra songs on the U.S. release of how to compose, iv seen it on e-bay and undecided whether to buy it or not

ArrGee · 2

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10949976/Smart-metersto-be-put-in-every-British-home-despite-fears-they-may-not-work.htmlThe £11 billion Go...

Jules · 3

Just flicking through the TV Times and see Bob's on ITV this Sunday evening as Perspectives features Freddie Mercury.

Mark L · 2

From 1994, note how restrained Bob is when Christian forces £10 into his jacket, to assist with Bob's 'bankruptcy'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv9FE8w5SL4

ArrGee · 0

Don't know if you have seen this excellent comedy, but some extra kudos for being the first sit com to feature a Geldof solo track in the season two finale. Won't write anymore as it would spoil the show and best you watch both series first.

Scottie · 8

Had to share this for hilarious photo:

noelindublin · 13

Does anybody have an all time favourite Bob Geldof solo track, and for what reason(optional!) Two Geldof tracks in particular seem to just frequently pop into my head, One For You and My Hippy Angel, so those two songs are well up there in being favourites. Another high ranker is Scream In Vain. I reme...

suss · 22

Credit Robert Altman . More at NyPics.smugmug.com Cheers Irene -- Edited by Scottie on Monday 10th of February 2014 09:17:07 AM

ArrGee · 12

so come on then, your favourite and also least favourite outfit worn by Bob and your favourite Bob pic and your least fave bob pic please explain why your fave/least fave (might help if you can post the pics of the outfits and pics of bob here so we can all see what you're on about lol) btw pics and outfi...

Jules · 10

Bob will be on BBC Radio 5 Live at 10 am tomorrow (Sunday) talking politics.

Jules · 21

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/18/bob-geldof-russell-brand_n_4622761.html?1390058747&utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false

Lisa · 5

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jH__txqoL4

Scottie · 0

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03tchmq/6_Music_Live_Hour_Bob_Geldof_and_The_Vegetarians_of_Love_Pragvec_and_Ill_Ease/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

manatthetop · 0

Hi All, Picked this wee cd up at a record store in Belfast called Head for 2.99. Some good songs on this wee album

Scottie · 0

http://www.timeoutdubai.com/knowledge/news/49008-bob-geldof-returns-to-the-irish-village

manatthetop · 19

Is there anyone out there who got this? All these Geldof rarities that weren't on the Anthology!!! Dustin & Geldof / Rat Trap Label: Lime Records Year: 1996 Track Title 1. Rat Trap 2. Lockhard http://pedia.nodeworks.com/D/DU/DUS/Dustin...

aleezysam · 6

For the last few days Bob has been in the news. He is in dispute with a female neighbour over a gate access to his Davington Priory residence in Kent. Lots of comment but the best one must be this one from someone(Anonymous) who seems to know a lot about the Rats music, and is a quite clever response to the...

Jules · 11

According to Bob we are going to become extinct in 15 Yeats. So this article says. It says there is a video, but I can't see it. Not sure what the context is, so reserve some judgement on what he has said. However, where's his evidence? Has he lost the plot

. http://www.independent.ie/irish-news...

JoanOfArc · 0

ooops wrong forum - sorry! -- Edited by JoanOfArc on Friday 25th of October 2013 12:38:24 AM -- Edited by JoanOfArc on Friday 25th of October 2013 12:41:19 AM

Jules · 5

http://www.independent.ie/videos/highlights/geldof-i-thought-id-be-impoverished-and-alone-at-60-29673635.html

Joanne · 6

Hi everyone! I just heard a song on Soundcloud that blew me away! So I came on here to let you all know about it. It's called Geldof. I dunno who the singer is but I LOVE it!!!! Does anyone know who he is???? I can only hear 3 of his songs but would love to hear more. Hope you can help! www.soundcloud.com/johnn...

Jules · 1

I'm getting very excited now, just realising in 3 weeks time the first gig will be over and I will be psyching up for the second (probably by sleeping lol). Who's up for a meet up for both or either? Any suggestions for places to meet? Was thinking Hairy Lemon, but that's 15 minutes walk from the venue....

Jules · 6

Hope you like it. http://www.soundcloud.com/johnnyquadrio/geldof Johnny

Scottie · 0

Missed it this morning , but tweeters are all saying it was a great interview. On catchup http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b039yz04

JoanOfArc · 0

just wanted to say how much i am enjoying this... thank you Tina and Ian x

noelindublin · 12

...this weekend, just in case anyone planning to travel and not already aware

Aileenmorris · 9

I know, I know. The announcement of Bob's live gigs only appears on the site after confirmation by the management. So, I probably won't get an answer to this enquiry. But I thought it worth a try. "If" Bob is appearing at 'The 17th Annual East Coast Interna...

noelindublin · 6

Now on Iplayer. I think he did really well hosting a 2 hour show with his own choice of music. Did not talk too much at all. Played a couple of Rats, the new one, and his daughter and son in law, but did not name them on air. Pixie has an amazing voice. Listen out for Violet. he said they are going to do this tour a...

JoanOfArc · 1

Next Sunday Bob will be in the chair on BBC6 Music Jarvis ****er's Sunday Service . For more info go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0383l0n

Mark L · 6

According to Everyhit Bob's Great Song of Indifference reached no 15 in the British charts in June 1990. I have a hazy memory of this period(for many reasons!), but cannot recall the song doing that well, nor even getting into the Top 30. Surely if it did that well Geldof would have been on TOTP performi...

Scottie · 0

http://www.stimmen.com/programm/this-is-the-kit-bob-geldof-2013/

ArrGee · 2

Not sure how many BG fans we have here from Germany. But during the Room 19 show that will be broadcast on Saturday 6th April we will be giving away tickets to see Bob Geldof in concert. A pair of tickets for Dresden and a pair of tickets for Osnabruck.

JoanOfArc · 5

this is Joanofarc signing out of Bob fantasy...... i'm glad to say that at 45 years old i am getting over my bob fantasy........ even though the school girl type infatuation didnt start til my thirties lol...... i have come to realise that the connection i feel is more likely down to my being slightly...

ArrGee · 3

http://bobgeldof.info/#!/other-news/20-of-the-most-necessary-sql-queries.html

Jules · 12

Dear Bob, I'm coming to IOW festy to watch you and your band the BTRs. It would give me immense pleasure if we could meet you after the show for a beer. Well noone else has to be there except you and me actually but i think that perhaps the other fans would all be jealous and spiteful, especially that Jul...

Lisa · 13

Geldof said recently that he does not give a f**k how people will remember him, when he dies. He has said numerous times that he doesn't care what people think of his solo music or indeed The Boomtown Rats. For someone spending a lot of time trying to do good in the world, despite not being liked by some, hi...

Scottie · 11

forum of boomtown rats forum...... so it has come to this, a power more dominant than bob himself, the one and only Boomtown Rats where Bob is ranked into a sub? lets have him then

Joke · 3

Sunday 30th June Parkpop The Hague Netherlands. Thursday 12th September Bibelotnl Dordrecht Netherlands Friday 13th September P3 Purmerend Netherlands Saturday 14th September Atak Enschede Netherlands -- Edited by iang on...

Scottie · 2

We have just finished recording the 19th show of room 19. 19 hours of pure genius!! Artists featured this week - BTR, Maroon 5, Bee Gees, Helen Shapiro, The Beatles, Champion Jack Dupree, Michael Jackson, Sex Pistols, Jam, David Bowie and Geldof. There is a lyric in a famous BTR song that says dont f...

noelindublin · 10

You will be able to hear the repeat of last saturdays room 19 show in the next couple of days on the toginet player, or from bobgeldof.com. we ran a competition to win two tickets to the Chagstock Festival in Devon, and we made the question so ridiculously easy to encourage people to enter. If you would...

iang · 0

We have drawn the two winners for the tickets to Chagstock as follows: 1. Simon Andrews 2. David Clancy Well done both! I will email you both with details shortly, Tina x

iang · 9

http://toginet.com/shows/room19 Track listing for 23rd February Close As You'll Ever Be - BTR Lucky - BTR Silver MAchine - Hawkwind Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Loving You Was Easy - Kris Kirstofferson Never In A Million Years - BTR Elephants Graveyard - BTR Union City Blue - Blondie Mondays - Bon Jov...

JoanOfArc · 14

http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/jamesdelingpole/100158302/the-problem-with-god-is-he-thinks-hes-bob-geldof/

JoanOfArc · 9

Having just posted a quote from Bob in another thread suggesting that either his views on atheism are inconsistent or changing/evolving ... I want to raise another issue/ ask a question How are Bob's views on Ireland changing/evolving? In "Is That It" Bob tells of how he longed to get awa...

Mark L · 14

That won't get anyone buying the re-releases! Not that it's really bad, but it is probably one of the lesser Rats tracks (still can't believe it made the best of ahead of House on Fire). I realise that Kicks (which would be great to hear) would sound ridiculous sung by a 50-y-o, and there...

noelindublin · 11

Who's the second best Bob in music? Dylan? Marley? Segar? Robert 'Bob' Smith of the Cure? late eighties indie band called Bob?Bob Mould of Husker du? Robert Forster of The Go Betweens?

ArrGee · 12

I am loving it. However, some questions keep going around in my head. Well 2. 1. Where did Bob find the book by Leslie Shepherd? Words from his own mouth - in a second hand book shop and on the piano of a friend... so which is it? 2. Bob describes himself as an atheist. Like me then. However, he refers...

ArrGee · 14

This is Tina on Ian's login. Ian is still in hospital but is recovering well.Room 19 Bob Geldof's new Internet Radio ShowBroadcasted on TCR FM 106.8 Recording has just started for the first internet radio broadcast of Room 19, which will be aired weekly on a day and time to be announced. It will be pres...

ArrGee · 11

http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/box-sets/mercury-records-bob-geldof-how-to-compose-popular-songs-that-will-sell-deluxe-edition/invt/0602537061532/

Derek The Dane · 13

Hi. i just finish to listen the all the new Bob's cd and these are my vote (with a school): How i roll 8 Blow fish 6,5 She's a lover 7 To live in love 6+ Silly pretty thing 7 Systematic 6-pack 4 Dazzled by you 5 Mary says 7 How 7,5 Here's to you 7 Young and sober 6 Ciao

noelindublin · 6

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=eCJ9lSoq2Zw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DeCJ9lSoq2Zw&gl=GB. The usual inspirational stuff

Lisa · 8

...where Jules is lately? She hasn't posted on here for best part of a week

Jules · 0

Friday 18th January 2013 - 20:00 hrs Sala BBK, Bilbao Website Tickets Saturday 19th January 2013 - 20:30 hrs Aviles, Centro Niemeyer Website Tickets 14th March 2013 Irish Village, Dubai 28th July 2013 Stimmen Festival, Germany

Jules · 0

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=eCJ9lSoq2Zw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DeCJ9lSoq2Zw&gl=GB. The usual inspirational stuff -- Edited by ArrGee1991 on Thursday 15th of November 2012 07:41:00 PM

noelindublin · 2

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYhtXKiXrHI&feature=related

JoanOfArc · 88

I'm starting this thread in the hope that members will post sensible questions for Bob.......and maybe (who knows?) we might get the best ones forwarded onto him and even get some answers...........? So I'll start by asking........ Were there any profits from the Live 8 gigs and, if so, where have th...

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	Pale white girls mix (Preview) onthe version on great songs compilation Who is the female backing vocals a she really. Adds to this song? Any ideas anyone?	0	3746	Thu Dec 31 5:15 PM, 2015 by Mike menzies
	Great songs of indifference box set (Preview) Just rec this from postie looking forward to some of the extra tracks. Having a rats / geld of fest music wise	6	2760	Thu Dec 24 6:34 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Fave Bob track (Preview) listening to pale white girls what a brill song this is loving it also love harvest moon	12	4653	Fri Dec 11 1:13 PM, 2015 by noelindublin
	Follow Your Convictions (Preview) and buy this fcuking watch! Personally I perfer Oris	47	6769	Sun Nov 22 7:56 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Forget your adult problems and listen to Bob Geldof (Preview) This picture keeps coming up on FB on my newsfeed, if it isn't FB advertising it is one of my friends tagging me on it. You can actually order a hoodie, t-shirt, phone case or mug with this on it.	9	3573	Sun Nov 15 5:29 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Rats new sound? (Preview) I hope not, but love the name chosed by this group, apparently Polish, living in uk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejC6PcqoQQ0 -- Edited by noelindublin on Wednesday 4th of November 2015 03:18:39 PM	0	2194	Wed Nov 4 3:17 PM, 2015 by noelindublin
	One night only (Preview) Hi all, If any of you want a copy of this dvd just let me know I recorded this of RTE way back in 011 "22nd July 011 a mixture of songs and what Bob does best talking	1	2403	Fri Oct 30 5:31 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Berlin TV show appearance Tuesday, 6th October. (Preview) Bob and The Bobkatz will be making an appearance on a TV show in Berlin, next Tuesday, 6th Oct. doors open at 7.30 pm, band on at 8.30 pm. Limited capacity, first come, first serve. To go, you need to register your interest here. It doesn't mention them, but they will be on. http://concert.arte.tv/de/b...	1	3090	Wed Oct 7 2:28 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Happy Birthday (Preview) 64 years old today, Old Bob. When I get older losing my hair Many years from now Will you still be sending me a valentine Birthday greetings, bottle of wine? If I'd been out till quarter to three Would you lock the door? Will you still need me, will you still feed me When I'm sixty-four? You'll be older too...	5	3043	Wed Oct 7 6:02 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Preston Guild Hall (Preview) Fantastic concert, Geldof and the band were on top form, appeared to all really enjoying them selves. The crowd were up for it making it a great night. Has Bob said "what a great way to spend Friday night" Cheers M ps. Jules how to I put a photo on my profile?	4	2670	Tue Sep 8 6:07 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Dorking Halls Gig 12th Sept. (Preview) Don't think ticket sales are going good for this gig. Just got a phone call from their box office saying they were closing the Balcony seats section and moving people with tickets for this area into the Bleachers seating section.	20	5659	Tue Sep 1 6:46 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Announcement (Preview) Due to unforeseen circumstances Dorking, Port Talbot and Clacton have been cancelled. Gutted	39	7153	Tue Sep 1 4:45 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Cancelled Concerts ( 1 2 ) Concerts Cancellations (Preview) I just read on the Sheperds Bush website that the show has been cancelled (postponed). I was coming over to London (from Holland) for this gig with a friend. Have my train and hotel booked. I can't believe it... PS this is NOT a joke, that is my name... ADMIN: Note I changed title to put all this content in...	124	67797	Fri Aug 28 6:52 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Camp Bestival (Preview) anyone else going? Did you want to meet up? They're on stage at 3.30 pm.	7	3249	Tue Aug 4 5:49 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Clacton (Preview) i just got tickets for Clacton. They've been on sale for ages and I still got row C stalls. Bit concerning. Hope enpugh are sold for it to go ahead.	4	2527	Mon Jul 20 1:10 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Photos from Stuttgart (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10153486058525799.1073741879.28922035798&ty...	0	2280	Tue Jul 7 9:59 AM, 2015 by Jules
	The Great Song of Indifference after Omagh (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kB-VxlNID_Q from 1998, the Late Late Show. Includes poignant interview before Bob performs his 1990 top 15 hit.	0	2288	Tue Jun 30 12:35 PM, 2015 by Mark L
	Stuttgart (Preview) I'm going. Is anyone else?	2	3630	Fri Jun 26 11:00 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Questions and Answers. BG record (Preview) Hi, need a bit more info on this record for a guy on twitter. He bought it in California. I believe it was promotional. no idea what tracks are on it.	4	2270	Tue Jun 9 6:20 PM, 2015 by Jules
	'portal' to Bob (Preview) well this is it at risk of being hated by everyone for being an embarassing ****...... this is a bit like a possible portal to bob innit? i mean dya reckon he just sometimes comes on here at an idle moment and peruses the forum? do you think he sees my posts???? i always want to talk to bob to see what he thin...	3	2660	Sun May 24 4:10 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Soft soil (Preview) Have to say this is one of if not the best solo song geldofs ever done	10	4053	Tue May 19 7:30 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Geldof Weds (Preview) It's been reported in the sun today that the rat got married again. Wonder did they play at his wedding	1	3127	Tue Apr 28 7:18 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Engaged by Bob (Preview) We all are, aren't we, but this time I mean in the marital sense to Jeanne after 18 years. No news of when the ceremony will take place but congratulations to both.	17	4589	Tue Apr 28 5:23 PM, 2015 by Jules
	Win a Bob Geldof signed guitar (Preview) If you are on twitter. From @kugerowne Kruger Cowne@krugercowne · 7h 7 hours ago Follow us, RT & give us your best reason why you DON'T like Mondays to win a signed #BobGeldof guitar! (ends 1/4/15) pic.twitter.com/Ad5IxSNojU View more photos and videos 6 retweets 4 favorites Follow @kru...	2	2249	Thu Mar 26 8:28 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Bob is on the One show now (Preview) According to the info he's appearing tonight's show, which is on now. BBC 1.	8	3350	Wed Mar 25 6:49 PM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Bob and the vancouver Symphony Orchestra ? (Preview) According to the Vancouver Syphony Orchestra, Bob is singing with them this weekend. Will just have to wait and see. have been in touch on twitter.	4	3207	Sat Feb 21 8:22 AM, 2015 by Jules
	Countdown (Australia) clip (Preview) http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-qlp5-NPRK4 Ian Meldrum listens to the formation of Band Aid story, most of which we've heard before. It's not new, but it seems different.	1	2978	Fri Feb 6 6:36 AM, 2015 by Mark L
	Another Kenny cameo (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=hs8OUuC_ndo This time about 4 mins in and from March '82	2	2698	Fri Jan 30 2:44 PM, 2015 by noelindublin
	Blink and you'll miss it (Preview) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9q-6l2238OI About 9:05 in and Bob makes an appearance on the '81 Kenny Everett Christmas Show Wonder if the Rats were booked for Never in a Million Years but it couldn't be justified?	0	2259	Fri Jan 30 1:52 AM, 2015 by Mark L
	RTE clip (Preview) Sorry if this has been pointed up before, but found this quite funny whilst wandering around You Tube and I don't recall seeing it before http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=a0td55jfdvk	2	3320	Mon Jan 12 8:10 AM, 2015 by manatthetop
	Bob Geldof and band solo gigs 2014 (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=797000833646685	25	5402	Mon Dec 1 7:53 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Bob Geldof & Band Solo Date - Spain (Preview) Saturday 13th December 2014 - Bob Geldof & Band Auditorio Mar de Vigo Vigo, Spain Tickets : www.servinova.com -- Edited by iang on Monday 24th of November 2014 01:43:47 PM	0	2755	Mon Nov 24 1:30 PM, 2014 by iang
	Bob geldof quote (Preview) hi there! I'm looking for a quote from Bob geldof. The quote is "and the girls On the scene, were very ..... Women full on." I was wondering what the full quote was if anyone knew.	0	4049	Fri Nov 14 1:40 PM, 2014 by Creebea
	Song Of The Emergent Nationalist vs Song Of Solomon (Preview) In recent years I have become a fan of Kate Bush's work, specifically Aerial onwards, though I dip into her back catalogue and 'greatest hits' occasionally. Seeing her 'Before the Dawn' show at the Hammersmith Apollo in September was well worth the £150 (though in doing so I've blown my gig allowance...	1	2099	Mon Nov 10 3:24 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Birthday boy (Preview) Happy 62nod birthday to Sir Bobby of Boomtown. The offer is still for doing a gig in our local village hall, now there won't be ant Rats rocking out with the dinosaurs -- Edited by Jules on Saturday 5th of October 2013 07:19:16 AM	16	5118	Mon Nov 3 1:41 AM, 2014 by JoanOfArc
	Bob Videos and Live DVD (Preview) It's about time that Bob's solo work got the same treatment as the fantastic Someone's Looking At You DVD.	0	2320	Mon Oct 13 9:16 PM, 2014 by Bobcat
	Bob to receive award from BASCA (Preview) Bob will receive an award from the British Academy of Songwriters Composers and Authors in October for his work in supporting British songwriters and composers. http://basca.org.uk/	0	2022	Wed Sep 10 11:41 AM, 2014 by Scottie
	Bob presenting Legend Award to Van Morrison (Preview) Bob talking about Van Morrison before presenting the award .	0	2869	Tue Sep 9 9:39 AM, 2014 by Scottie
	Vegetarians live at Kohn 1990 (Preview) After having a good old rummage in the attic I stumbled across this live gig from October 1990 I taped on VHS. Probably the best solo stuff Bob has done. He really had a decent band at that time, with Spike Edney, Geoff Richardson and Jamie Moses. Anybody still got that cucumber t-shirt!	7	3637	Sun Aug 17 6:24 AM, 2014 by Jules
	Bob interview (Preview) I'm told Bob is appearing on Lorraine this Friday, 4th July.	6	2954	Fri Aug 15 3:27 AM, 2014 by JoanOfArc
	Dear Bob, (Preview) I just feel like writing to you right now. Its a funny old world eh? You know for an unfamous person like me, its kind of frustrating sometimes when i see celebs and peeps that i find myself really wanting to converse with very much, and yet have no way of doing so. Well at least I can type on here in the hop...	0	1986	Fri Aug 15 2:40 AM, 2014 by JoanOfArc
	New Italian date announced (Preview) Bob and the Band play on 27 July in Italy again. La Collina Degli Elfi Parco ex Convento - 45 12040 Govone (CN) Tickets or Tickets http://www.ciaotickets.com/	14	3755	Tue Jul 29 9:22 PM, 2014 by junkyard_smile
	Peaches Geldof RIP (Preview) Hi All, Just heard that one of Bob's girls has been found dead. So sad My heart goes out to him and his family	7	3428	Fri Jul 25 4:20 PM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Bob sings with the Strypes in Dublin (Preview) https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=773804819309071&set=vb.209082819114610&type=2&theater	15	4283	Wed Jul 23 11:04 AM, 2014 by Scottie
	new songs (Preview) has anyone heard the four extra songs on the U.S. release of how to compose, iv seen it on e-bay and undecided whether to buy it or not	5	2641	Mon Jul 14 3:09 PM, 2014 by Jules
	The puzzling promotion of smart meters that don't work... (Preview) http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/10949976/Smart-metersto-be-put-in-every-British-home-despite-fears-they-may-not-work.htmlThe £11 billion Go...	2	2724	Tue Jul 8 4:01 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Perspectives (Preview) Just flicking through the TV Times and see Bob's on ITV this Sunday evening as Perspectives features Freddie Mercury.	3	3439	Sun May 18 6:06 AM, 2014 by Jules
	The Word is Geldof (Preview) From 1994, note how restrained Bob is when Christian forces £10 into his jacket, to assist with Bob's 'bankruptcy'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv9FE8w5SL4	2	2101	Tue Apr 1 2:10 PM, 2014 by Mark L
	Moone Boy (Preview) Don't know if you have seen this excellent comedy, but some extra kudos for being the first sit com to feature a Geldof solo track in the season two finale. Won't write anymore as it would spoil the show and best you watch both series first.	0	2332	Wed Mar 26 9:32 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	Space rat (Preview) Had to share this for hilarious photo:	8	2998	Sun Mar 2 8:27 AM, 2014 by Scottie
	Favourite Bob Geldof solo track (Preview) Does anybody have an all time favourite Bob Geldof solo track, and for what reason(optional!) Two Geldof tracks in particular seem to just frequently pop into my head, One For You and My Hippy Angel, so those two songs are well up there in being favourites. Another high ranker is Scream In Vain. I reme...	13	2220	Mon Feb 24 3:26 PM, 2014 by noelindublin
	Bob Geldof and Band, Amnesty International Concert, New York pics. (Preview) Credit Robert Altman . More at NyPics.smugmug.com Cheers Irene -- Edited by Scottie on Monday 10th of February 2014 09:17:07 AM	22	2286	Tue Feb 18 8:02 PM, 2014 by suss
	Favourite Bob outfits and pics..... (Preview) so come on then, your favourite and also least favourite outfit worn by Bob and your favourite Bob pic and your least fave bob pic please explain why your fave/least fave (might help if you can post the pics of the outfits and pics of bob here so we can all see what you're on about lol) btw pics and outfi...	12	4545	Sun Feb 16 2:26 PM, 2014 by ArrGee
	On the radio tomorrow (Preview) Bob will be on BBC Radio 5 Live at 10 am tomorrow (Sunday) talking politics.	10	1388	Mon Feb 10 7:12 AM, 2014 by Jules
	Sir Bob answered my prayers....... (Preview) http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/18/bob-geldof-russell-brand_n_4622761.html?1390058747&utm_hp_ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false	21	1957	Mon Feb 10 7:10 AM, 2014 by Jules
	New 'Do They Know' you tube clip (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jH__txqoL4	5	1663	Tue Feb 4 1:18 PM, 2014 by Lisa
	Vegetarians of Love live gig from London (Preview) http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b03tchmq/6_Music_Live_Hour_Bob_Geldof_and_The_Vegetarians_of_Love_Pragvec_and_Ill_Ease/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter	0	995	Tue Feb 4 8:13 AM, 2014 by Scottie
	Under the influence (Preview) Hi All, Picked this wee cd up at a record store in Belfast called Head for 2.99. Some good songs on this wee album	0	835	Fri Jan 31 8:15 AM, 2014 by manatthetop
	Bob Geldof solo gig Irish Village Dubai. 14 March (Preview) http://www.timeoutdubai.com/knowledge/news/49008-bob-geldof-returns-to-the-irish-village	0	1272	Sun Jan 26 9:31 AM, 2014 by Scottie
	Dustin & Geldof / Rat Trap (Preview) Is there anyone out there who got this? All these Geldof rarities that weren't on the Anthology!!! Dustin & Geldof / Rat Trap Label: Lime Records Year: 1996 Track Title 1. Rat Trap 2. Lockhard http://pedia.nodeworks.com/D/DU/DUS/Dustin...	19	13901	Tue Dec 17 7:19 AM, 2013 by manatthetop
	Bobgate (Preview) For the last few days Bob has been in the news. He is in dispute with a female neighbour over a gate access to his Davington Priory residence in Kent. Lots of comment but the best one must be this one from someone(Anonymous) who seems to know a lot about the Rats music, and is a quite clever response to the...	6	1527	Sat Nov 23 7:32 PM, 2013 by aleezysam
	15 years left to live (Preview) According to Bob we are going to become extinct in 15 Yeats. So this article says. It says there is a video, but I can't see it. Not sure what the context is, so reserve some judgement on what he has said. However, where's his evidence? Has he lost the plot . http://www.independent.ie/irish-news...	11	1435	Fri Oct 25 1:25 PM, 2013 by Jules
	Calling Londoners... (Preview) ooops wrong forum - sorry! -- Edited by JoanOfArc on Friday 25th of October 2013 12:38:24 AM -- Edited by JoanOfArc on Friday 25th of October 2013 12:41:19 AM	0	821	Fri Oct 25 12:36 AM, 2013 by JoanOfArc
	Impoverished and alone at 60 (Preview) http://www.independent.ie/videos/highlights/geldof-i-thought-id-be-impoverished-and-alone-at-60-29673635.html	5	1115	Tue Oct 22 12:59 PM, 2013 by Jules
	Johnny Quadrio (Preview) Hi everyone! I just heard a song on Soundcloud that blew me away! So I came on here to let you all know about it. It's called Geldof. I dunno who the singer is but I LOVE it!!!! Does anyone know who he is???? I can only hear 3 of his songs but would love to hear more. Hope you can help! www.soundcloud.com/johnn...	6	1083	Sat Oct 5 6:35 AM, 2013 by Joanne
	Dublin meet up (Preview) I'm getting very excited now, just realising in 3 weeks time the first gig will be over and I will be psyching up for the second (probably by sleeping lol). Who's up for a meet up for both or either? Any suggestions for places to meet? Was thinking Hairy Lemon, but that's 15 minutes walk from the venue....	1	856	Sun Sep 22 8:55 PM, 2013 by Jules
	I met Bob Geldof at a Leonard Cohen gig and wrote a song about it (Preview) Hope you like it. http://www.soundcloud.com/johnnyquadrio/geldof Johnny	6	1270	Sat Sep 21 2:10 PM, 2013 by Jules
	Bob with Whispering Bob Harris Radio 2 (Preview) Missed it this morning , but tweeters are all saying it was a great interview. On catchup http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b039yz04	0	1100	Sun Sep 15 4:31 PM, 2013 by Scottie
	Room 19 (Preview) just wanted to say how much i am enjoying this... thank you Tina and Ian x	0	800	Sat Sep 14 9:38 PM, 2013 by JoanOfArc
	Holland dates cancelled (Preview) ...this weekend, just in case anyone planning to travel and not already aware	12	1441	Thu Sep 12 9:00 PM, 2013 by noelindublin
	Bob, Byron Bay and the Big Question (Preview) I know, I know. The announcement of Bob's live gigs only appears on the site after confirmation by the management. So, I probably won't get an answer to this enquiry. But I thought it worth a try. "If" Bob is appearing at 'The 17th Annual East Coast Interna...	9	1797	Tue Sep 3 6:47 PM, 2013 by Aileenmorris
	Bob hosts show on BBC6 Music (Preview) Now on Iplayer. I think he did really well hosting a 2 hour show with his own choice of music. Did not talk too much at all. Played a couple of Rats, the new one, and his daughter and son in law, but did not name them on air. Pixie has an amazing voice. Listen out for Violet. he said they are going to do this tour a...	6	1312	Mon Aug 12 10:20 PM, 2013 by noelindublin
	Bob Co hosting BBCRadio6 Music (Preview) Next Sunday Bob will be in the chair on BBC6 Music Jarvis ****er's Sunday Service . For more info go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0383l0n	1	1006	Mon Aug 12 8:00 AM, 2013 by JoanOfArc
	Was Indifference a chart hit? (Preview) According to Everyhit Bob's Great Song of Indifference reached no 15 in the British charts in June 1990. I have a hazy memory of this period(for many reasons!), but cannot recall the song doing that well, nor even getting into the Top 30. Surely if it did that well Geldof would have been on TOTP performi...	6	1392	Fri Aug 2 6:09 PM, 2013 by Mark L
	Stimmen Festival Sunday 28 July (Preview) http://www.stimmen.com/programm/this-is-the-kit-bob-geldof-2013/	0	1074	Tue Jul 23 5:34 PM, 2013 by Scottie
	Tickets for GELDOF in Germany up for grabs. (Preview) Not sure how many BG fans we have here from Germany. But during the Room 19 show that will be broadcast on Saturday 6th April we will be giving away tickets to see Bob Geldof in concert. A pair of tickets for Dresden and a pair of tickets for Osnabruck.	2	1035	Thu Jul 11 3:11 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Giving up the fantasy......... (Preview) this is Joanofarc signing out of Bob fantasy...... i'm glad to say that at 45 years old i am getting over my bob fantasy........ even though the school girl type infatuation didnt start til my thirties lol...... i have come to realise that the connection i feel is more likely down to my being slightly...	5	1312	Tue Jul 2 7:23 PM, 2013 by JoanOfArc
	I Am The Resurrection (Preview) http://bobgeldof.info/#!/other-news/20-of-the-most-necessary-sql-queries.html	3	2000	Thu Jun 27 4:00 PM, 2013 by ArrGee
	Message for Bob, (Preview) Dear Bob, I'm coming to IOW festy to watch you and your band the BTRs. It would give me immense pleasure if we could meet you after the show for a beer. Well noone else has to be there except you and me actually but i think that perhaps the other fans would all be jealous and spiteful, especially that Jul...	12	1707	Tue Jun 4 5:59 PM, 2013 by Jules
	The man don't give a fk (Preview) Geldof said recently that he does not give a fk how people will remember him, when he dies. He has said numerous times that he doesn't care what people think of his solo music or indeed The Boomtown Rats. For someone spending a lot of time trying to do good in the world, despite not being liked by some, hi...	13	2282	Wed May 22 7:44 PM, 2013 by Lisa
	Bob the sub (Preview) forum of boomtown rats forum...... so it has come to this, a power more dominant than bob himself, the one and only Boomtown Rats where Bob is ranked into a sub? lets have him then	11	1517	Mon May 13 5:40 AM, 2013 by Scottie
	New Bob Geldof dates. (Preview) Sunday 30th June Parkpop The Hague Netherlands. Thursday 12th September Bibelotnl Dordrecht Netherlands Friday 13th September P3 Purmerend Netherlands Saturday 14th September Atak Enschede Netherlands -- Edited by iang on...	3	1024	Mon Apr 15 11:50 PM, 2013 by Joke
	19 hours of Room 19 (Preview) We have just finished recording the 19th show of room 19. 19 hours of pure genius!! Artists featured this week - BTR, Maroon 5, Bee Gees, Helen Shapiro, The Beatles, Champion Jack Dupree, Michael Jackson, Sex Pistols, Jam, David Bowie and Geldof. There is a lyric in a famous BTR song that says dont f...	2	1500	Wed Apr 10 2:43 PM, 2013 by Scottie
	Room 19 Competition question (Preview) You will be able to hear the repeat of last saturdays room 19 show in the next couple of days on the toginet player, or from bobgeldof.com. we ran a competition to win two tickets to the Chagstock Festival in Devon, and we made the question so ridiculously easy to encourage people to enter. If you would...	10	1728	Tue Apr 2 9:31 PM, 2013 by noelindublin
	Chagstock ticket winners (Preview) We have drawn the two winners for the tickets to Chagstock as follows: 1. Simon Andrews 2. David Clancy Well done both! I will email you both with details shortly, Tina x	0	948	Mon Apr 1 11:31 PM, 2013 by iang
	RE: Room 19 Radio (Preview) http://toginet.com/shows/room19 Track listing for 23rd February Close As You'll Ever Be - BTR Lucky - BTR Silver MAchine - Hawkwind Hallelujah - Leonard Cohen Loving You Was Easy - Kris Kirstofferson Never In A Million Years - BTR Elephants Graveyard - BTR Union City Blue - Blondie Mondays - Bon Jov...	9	1545	Tue Mar 19 2:33 AM, 2013 by iang
	what annoys bob geldof? (Preview) http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/jamesdelingpole/100158302/the-problem-with-god-is-he-thinks-hes-bob-geldof/	14	2218	Wed Jan 30 7:57 AM, 2013 by JoanOfArc
	Bob, Ireland and Irishness (Preview) Having just posted a quote from Bob in another thread suggesting that either his views on atheism are inconsistent or changing/evolving ... I want to raise another issue/ ask a question How are Bob's views on Ireland changing/evolving? In "Is That It" Bob tells of how he longed to get awa...	9	2910	Fri Dec 21 9:39 AM, 2012 by JoanOfArc
	Parkie ITV 1 - 12th Feb 2005 - DIAMOND :smile: s ? (Preview) That won't get anyone buying the re-releases! Not that it's really bad, but it is probably one of the lesser Rats tracks (still can't believe it made the best of ahead of House on Fire). I realise that Kicks (which would be great to hear) would sound ridiculous sung by a 50-y-o, and there...	14	2198	Sun Dec 2 8:18 AM, 2012 by Mark L
	Who's the second best Bob in music? (Preview) Who's the second best Bob in music? Dylan? Marley? Segar? Robert 'Bob' Smith of the Cure? late eighties indie band called Bob?Bob Mould of Husker du? Robert Forster of The Go Betweens?	11	1307	Mon Nov 26 11:05 PM, 2012 by noelindublin
	Questions about the new album (Preview) I am loving it. However, some questions keep going around in my head. Well 2. 1. Where did Bob find the book by Leslie Shepherd? Words from his own mouth - in a second hand book shop and on the piano of a friend... so which is it? 2. Bob describes himself as an atheist. Like me then. However, he refers...	12	2285	Mon Nov 26 2:43 AM, 2012 by ArrGee
	Room 19 Radio - Message from Bob (Preview) This is Tina on Ian's login. Ian is still in hospital but is recovering well.Room 19 Bob Geldof's new Internet Radio ShowBroadcasted on TCR FM 106.8 Recording has just started for the first internet radio broadcast of Room 19, which will be aired weekly on a day and time to be announced. It will be pres...	14	6011	Fri Nov 23 3:47 AM, 2012 by ArrGee
	Special edition signed boxed set (Preview) http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/box-sets/mercury-records-bob-geldof-how-to-compose-popular-songs-that-will-sell-deluxe-edition/invt/0602537061532/	11	5117	Wed Nov 21 9:02 PM, 2012 by ArrGee
	My opinion... (Preview) Hi. i just finish to listen the all the new Bob's cd and these are my vote (with a school): How i roll 8 Blow fish 6,5 She's a lover 7 To live in love 6+ Silly pretty thing 7 Systematic 6-pack 4 Dazzled by you 5 Mary says 7 How 7,5 Here's to you 7 Young and sober 6 Ciao	13	2084	Thu Nov 22 12:21 AM, 2012 by Derek The Dane
	Bob talking at Think 12 in Goa (Preview) http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=eCJ9lSoq2Zw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DeCJ9lSoq2Zw&gl=GB. The usual inspirational stuff	6	2239	Tue Nov 20 10:45 PM, 2012 by noelindublin
	Anyone know?? (Preview) ...where Jules is lately? She hasn't posted on here for best part of a week	8	1385	Fri Nov 16 4:59 PM, 2012 by Lisa
	Gig dates for 2013 from the website (Preview) Friday 18th January 2013 - 20:00 hrs Sala BBK, Bilbao Website Tickets Saturday 19th January 2013 - 20:30 hrs Aviles, Centro Niemeyer Website Tickets 14th March 2013 Irish Village, Dubai 28th July 2013 Stimmen Festival, Germany	0	1244	Fri Nov 16 3:10 AM, 2012 by Jules
	Bob talking at Think 12 in Goa (Preview) http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=eCJ9lSoq2Zw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DeCJ9lSoq2Zw&gl=GB. The usual inspirational stuff -- Edited by ArrGee1991 on Thursday 15th of November 2012 07:41:00 PM	0	1935	Thu Nov 15 8:54 AM, 2012 by Jules
	Have I got News for You (Preview) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYhtXKiXrHI&feature=related	2	2117	Tue Oct 30 2:09 PM, 2012 by noelindublin
	Questions for Bob (and Pete and the Rest!) (Preview) I'm starting this thread in the hope that members will post sensible questions for Bob.......and maybe (who knows?) we might get the best ones forwarded onto him and even get some answers...........? So I'll start by asking........ Were there any profits from the Live 8 gigs and, if so, where have th...	88	24065	Sun Oct 14 12:25 AM, 2012 by JoanOfArc
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