The Boomtown Rats

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.guitars101.com/forums/f90/boomtown-rats-boston-ma-1980-fm-source-53663.html

Stephen · Stephen

What does meta mean? as far as rat chat..It is not available to me. Someone give me a shout it's Friday for cripes sake.

ArrGee · ArrGee

August Tuesday 4th Ypres Town Festival. Belgium

suzib · suzib

I have known, liked and admired Simon and Garry since I first became one of the most fervent fans of The Boomtown Rats many years ago; but I cannot accept that they are now performing as The Boomtown Rats and displaying posters and advertising passing themselves off as such. This is not fair to Bob, Pet...

ArrGee · ArrGee

May 2009 Monday 25th Darwen Town Spectacular (Free Festival) June Saturday 13th Southshields Ampitheatre (Free Festival) Saturday 20th Selsey - You may have to pay for this Selsey is referenced in "Saturday's Kids" by The Jam , "Save up their money for a holiday to Selsey Bill&q...

Tango · Tango

Tomorrow night, quite excited now :D Strange venue though, but still, looking forward to it :) I have every intention to review, as soon as the opportunity arises

kirjen3112 · kirjen3112

Ok,only another small gathering at The Platform in Morecambe,but boy oh boy,it sure didnt stop the guys from producing a much improved set(from Wakefield anyway!!)They WERE on form,for me,it was a throw back to 78/79 when these guys were at the top of their game.Pete and Darren add a lot to this line u...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&item=140293594556

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.playhouseharlow.com/whatson/plays/boomtown-ratsSat 14th February 2009 - 7.30pm Main Auditorium NOW £5A TICKET! F...

reevo · reevo

trying to go to the bedford gig last night loads of tickets now there is no info has it sold out . cheers reevo

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/music-gigs/Return-of-The-Rats-.4877466.jp Return of The Rats As The Boomtown Rats they were part of the punk explosion of the mid 70s, but originally the band started out as an R'n'B act albeit with a rocky edge.Now known as The Rats, the band are once ag...

BTR · BTR

http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk/the-boomtown-rats/interviews/40-interviews/107-garry-roberts-interview.html

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

13th Hour seem to think they are supporting the Rats in the new year. http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu ... D=52984725 13th Hour - BOOKING GIGS FOR 2009 01-01-2009 20:00atThe Running Horse supporting Boomtown Rats - DATE TBC Alfreton Road, Nottingham, Midlands However it is not in the l...

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.rockartistmanagement.com/therats.html The date has changed! -- Edited by ArrGee1991 at 19:54, 2008-12-21

ArrGee · ArrGee

Were there any other tracks recorded on this demo session? The only one I knew of before was Fanzine Hero.

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

I came across Music Royalties Investigations whilst surfing around and it appears they represented the Rats in the case against Geldof & Briquette. Sadly all their work is confidential, but I guess it implies there was some sort of settlement. http://www.musicroyaltyinvestigations.co...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Not sure there are any more details than this, but trying to find dates of these early gigs..... Boomtown Rats played a gig during their early days to around thirty people in the Sailing Cot pub in Wexford town. The Boomtown Rats and Elvis Costello both played in the Stella Cinema in Rathmines when it wa...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

Cast Your Vote OK, it's decision time. BTR has revamped the rats website and integrated a forum into it. He has asked us if we want to be part of this going forward. I would still moderate along with BTR; Scottie has decided not to going forward. The question is do you want to move to the new forum, which w...

Scottie · Scottie

Did anyone here see the Boomtown Rats in Paisley in 1977. If so, a friend on myspace would like to hear from you. He is writing a book on the history of punk in Paisley. It was seemingly banned in Glasgow, so all the bands played Paisley

ArrGee · ArrGee

The Rats are back! £10 at the door. -- Edited by ArrGee at 13:22, 2008-11-07

Scottie · Scottie

4 great action shots www.flickr.com/photos/andrewnimmo/sets/72157608626562836/

Scottie · Scottie

Never heard of a flexi single, but seemigly the Rats produced one, and you can hear it on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8la0hug9tRY

Scottie · Scottie

Universal Music are releasing some Rats ones too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-19EBjCoLT8

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://uk.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=universalmusicgroup&search_query=band+...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boomtown-Rats-Night-Like-This/dp/B001CTMNFI/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1220532943&sr=8-10

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

Wednesday 17th December -Swansea Venue Tba with Eddie and The Hot Rods http://www.rockartistmanagement.com/therats.html Wonder if it would be possible to have The Rats play with Dr Feelgood and Wilko Johnson in a Christmas 100 Club bash. I suspect with Peter Barton's connections it is!

BTR · BTR

http://www.cyberspace7.btinternet.co.uk/ratsnewdates.htmJuly/August 2008 Saturday 26th July - Pigs Nose Inn, East Prawl, Devon Monday 4th August - Key Street Music Bar, Clitheroe 01200 422 588. Doors 7.30pm Wednesday 6th August - The Ro...

Scottie · Scottie

This is an interesting one. geldof seems to get half the audience up on stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSI9ORPMd30 Also Nothing Happened Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AN-kG-McDM -- Edited by Scottie at 22:44, 2008-08-18

Jules · Jules

Christian O'Connell was interviewing Andy Burnham this am (UK Minister for Media, Culture and Sport). They were discussing the Olympics. I was thinking, is this a wind up, this man seems far too down to earth and normal to be an MP! One of the phone ins for the morning must have been what was your firs...

BTR · BTR

Just booked my train tickets to go and see The Rats at the 100 Club. I have Wes' mobile phone number and he seems like a good chap, and Wes said that ArrGee is going. Anyone else going?

ArrGee · ArrGee

Bob Geldof, who walked out of the Boomtown Rats in 1987 has made a legal objection to founder members GARRY ROBERTS and SIMON CROWE calling themselves The Boomtown Rats http://www.smartermusic.net/boomtown.htm Somehow, I kinda like "The Rats!" or to give them their full name.... The...

Wes[Wolverhampton] · Wes[Wolverhampton]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=g0PVSfGWDgk

Scottie · Scottie

All from Dutch TV. Never heard of the first one Wind Chill Factor minus Zero http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpfmGX_QXJg Diamond Smiles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqR1GvI_e8A Mondays http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYye3ZV52jI

Wes[Wolverhampton] · Wes[Wolverhampton]

Liz and myself have just been to all of the warm up gigs and the big one in Blackpool and we can safely say that the Rats are back.The new guys,Pete and Darren have fitted in superbly and Simon and Garry have proven once again the great driving force.It was hard to imagine before hand what was going to happ...

Wes[Wolverhampton] · Wes[Wolverhampton]

What can i say? just gets better and better--Will upload some pictures from here once i get time---London tonight--look forward to meeting the other guys

Wes[Wolverhampton] · Wes[Wolverhampton]

The place rocked to the rafters--About 2000 people packed in and they loved it-The mix was a bit shaky to start with but that was down to having little time to set up--I don't think the accoustics were fantastic either due to the high curved roof--but the long overdue return to a big venue went down rea...

Scottie · Scottie

Unusual video from Dutch TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C1Tfeyode8

Wes[Wolverhampton] · Wes[Wolverhampton]

Just a snippet from the rats gig in East Prawle--and it got better--enjoy and get to the gigs-----Clitheroe next--Ian,Liz http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rpvqbO9db2I -- Edited by Wes[Wolverhampton] at 15:04, 2008-08-02

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

I cannot find out whether I am for this or not.No Bob or Pete,Johhny might turn up later.It seems like a good way for Pete and Gary to make some money.On the other hand it is exiting that The Rats are back. I am confused.What do you others think.Are you for this or not?.

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

I have my ticket for the 100 Club for next week. Is anyone else going to any of the gigs next week? (Besides Wolverhampton Wes who sounds like he'll be at all of them!)

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/leisure/3563619.Interview__Simon_Crowe_of_The_Boomtown_Rats/

ratta · ratta

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ArrGee · ArrGee

http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16444375&method=full&siteid=64736&headline=bobby-geldog--name_page.html

ArrGee · ArrGee

I noted we had a new user called Peter Barton recently, and lo & behold he is the new singer with the Rats. He even replied to my email which is more than the last singer ever did! My original email.... ..... any chance of popping a few lines on the forum about the Rats ? what songs do you plan to play? W...

Wes[Wolverhampton] · Wes[Wolverhampton]

After 22 long years along came what needs to be the restart of the best band ever[that will depend on you lot,the real Rats fans---get to the gigs ffs we'll be at em all].Liz and myself made the long journey from the midlands to the furthest point south Devon,never knew the place even existed.A fantasti...

Scottie · Scottie

Worth watching just for the dancing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfW9nbYOlXE

GeldofTheBob · GeldofTheBob

When I was in Ireland, I went to Bob Geldof's (snr) house. The door was open. I ordinary go to meet him. I,ve said: 'Mr Geldof?' and he replied: 'Please, come inside! Come inside!'. I,ve told to him that his son is a beautiful person, and he replied: 'Pretty good... '. I wasn,t laughing in front of him, but...

ArrGee · ArrGee

Not quite the venue you'd have in mind! Saturday 26th Pigs Nose Inn, East Prawl, Devon http://www.rockartistmanagement.com/tourdates.html http://www.pigsnose.co.uk/

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

.... what is the next landmark venue for the Rats? A shame the Haçienda is no more. I guess the Hope & Anchor isn't entirely out of the running is it?

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/boomtown-rats-concert/20052284-896.html

Scottie · Scottie

He has not changed much, has he? The one on the left, that is . Sorry it is so small. (have edited out link to article- see 2 posts on) -- Edited by Scottie at 19:23, 2008-07-17 -- Edited by Scottie at 19:24, 2008-07-17 -- Edited by Scottie at 20:44, 2008-07-17

GeldofTheBob · GeldofTheBob

I know it isn,t very important than other posts, but I need some Gerry Cott's solo works, for my friends... if someone has got something (I mean Gerry Cott solo music), please contacts me . My e-mail address is on my user details. PLS! So we can play some Gerry,s songs... Especially, we,re looking for AL...

Scottie · Scottie

Another one of Roger's . Never seen this one before. Where do you get them? Bet there are a few people who would like to punch Geldof's lights out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xqA0y0AuFA

Scottie · Scottie

A day late, but happy birthday to Pete Briquette, 54 on the 2nd, I believe. Just a baby really Was he the youngest of the Rats?

ArrGee · ArrGee

I was quite excited about the gigs, then hearing Fingers will be involved and now an album is coming out as well next year. I suspect the new Boomtown Rats will make an album like the debut or tonic given that they are going "back-to-basics". Maybe Mutt Lange can come back and produce it. A...

Scottie · Scottie

I like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0S75QVr2DM

Bobi G · Bobi G

Now it iz not in my interest to promote dis reprobate who has dissed me and my posse, but iz any1 interested in getting his uk singles in mp3 format. I iz planning a little rip with my turntable with all the beatboxing I does, but while I iz at it I could do his rubbish and distribute it. ne takers? [why wou...

GeldofTheBob · GeldofTheBob

Yesterday school was finished, and there was a little party of the end of school... and someone has brought some good sweet and other else... Some Good pupil bought sweet formed as... Rats! BUt none wnted give me those sweets (shaped rats), in spite! Uuuf! So I stolen 'em like a thief in the night......

TheTopHat · TheTopHat

I posted this the other day under a different topic, (I wouldn't read my posts either! ), has it been discussed before? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbItlYDz4tE Its the man himself.... Hasn't lost his touch.... I wonder what he thinks about reforming???? Incidentally, Raglan Road, writ...

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

.... and still one of the greatest albums ever! Will be playing it on my mp3 player for the next week to recreate the spirit of 78! It entered the UK charts at number 21 on the 8th July 1978 and was still in the charts over a year later. UK Highest Chart Position: 8 Total number of weeks on chart : 44 (Top 10:...

Scottie · Scottie

Rat Trap is about 5 mins into this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh5N4cx9it8

Scottie · Scottie

Ignore the title, it is not Mondays. Good live performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgeUcnt0Oq8

Bobi G · Bobi G

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C6J6WHIL

Scottie · Scottie

http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=boomtown+ra...

MMbullybuddyGP · MMbullybuddyGP

- not impressed with all of the strange editing special EFX. I'd like to see the concert as is, tape continuously rolling, without weird breaks, clips replayed, visual intermeshing so that we're seeing more than one thing at a time (Eva Braun pix, dancing Rat fans, etc.), etc etc. "Like Clockwork" wa...

Steve · Steve

This was on e-bay for £30. I was unable to afford this. Does anyone have a copy on CD to trade? I would be so grateful

Joke · Joke

Dutch Radio 2 will broadcast the Rats at Glastonbury (21 june 1985) next Friday April 25, between 23:00 and 24:00 CET. I hope you all will be able to listen in on http://www.radio2.nl/page/live#

Scottie · Scottie

Geldof and co.in strange Chairman Mao type suits. Singing live 1980 http://youtube.com/watch?v=xDIJRYX8_mk

joegrav · joegrav

Hey all - first time on the new board (I was on the old board at bobgeldof.info for a while). I just realized that I don't have a copy of "Lying Again," as it was not included in any of the new US album releases. Would anyone be able to send it to me? Thanks! JG

yapyap · yapyap

Just found the mp3 on soulseek. I'll upload it for you all if anyone would like it. It's a unique version, but it sounds really muddy due to him having to change the lyrics. Here's the lyrics I just typed up from listening to the mp3: RAIN The rain came pouring down yesterday and everything he loved got...

Scottie · Scottie

Another one, this time the song "Rain". I know I am a heathen when it comes to Rats' songs. Was this a B side? Never heard of it. Also, Is the older guy in the video Bob's dad? I dont think it is, but the cat could be one of his. I know Paula and he had a lot of cats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

ArrGee · ArrGee

I suspect this is the programme that Geldof got on his high horse about recently. The treatement of Paula Yates is sympathetic. she only appears in TV excerpts and once as a back of head show when Hughie Green tries to meet her. If Geldof's aim was to protect her children, there was nothing to be pre...

Scottie · Scottie

David Caldwell, who haggled the price of the Rats first gig with Bob, emailed me out of the blue, with his recollections of the evening. You may have seen this article elsewhere. Thank You David "----------------------------------------------------------------------------

aadam · aadam

Hi guys, wasn't sure where to post this on the forum, so sorry if it's in the wrong spot. I used to play in an Aussie band called sugarmoth and once upon a time we covered 'I don't like Mondays'. Now you don't have to like it, just thought you might want to hear it (and see it)... http://www.youtube.com/wat...

Pezi · Pezi

.... just found this great video from an open-air-concert in Munich 1987. I was there !!!!!! It was the second time that I saw Bob live, and I stood in the 10th row and was fascinated.....He looked so cute. Is anyone here that also attended this concert ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM5eqUouBwM...

Scottie · Scottie

I apologise if this has been posted before. Just delete it if it has. Really good live version of Mondays. Does anyone know from where? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-vY3k6Q1xo

ArrGee · ArrGee

http://cover.mojo4music.com/Item.aspx?pageNo=1779&year=2008

mightyimp1 · mightyimp1

i was wondering if anybody could help me. does anybody have a karaoke version of i dont like mondays?? if you do i would be most gratful. if not, do you no where i could find one - for free! lol

Derek The Dane · Derek The Dane

The "new" Boomtown Rats are also playing in The Robin Club(Wolvehampton) on the 6th of August.I wonder if Simon and Gary will be kind enough to let us know more dates.This might be turning into a small tour.

Scottie · Scottie

" Making the presentation to Eve Branson (Sir RIchard was in India on business), Sir Bob Geldof gave a hilarious speech recalling a meeting with Branson in 1975 in a Dublin pub. Over a game of pool, the young "hippy" (that's Branson) slipped a cheque fo £1m into Geldof's top pocket, ho...

BTR · BTR

http://www.cyberspace7.btinternet.co.uk/gerry-ac30.htm-- Edited by BTR at 01:38, 2008-02-06

Scottie · Scottie

Sorry if this has been posted before, but I dont trust the search facility Live performance of Looking After No 1 on Marc Bolan's show. Good quality http://youtube.com/watch?v=2JLSyqbEly8

Scottie · Scottie

http://pileofvinyl.blogspot.com/2007/12/boomtown-rats.html-- Edited by Scottie at 17:42, 2007-12-31

Scottie · Scottie

http://video.yahoo.com/search/video?p=boomtown+Rats&x=47&y=21-- E...

Scottie · Scottie

I did do a search on this, but did not see it http://youtube.com/watch?v=WEtugHVeQJU

Lord Draco · Lord Draco

Im not sure if theres been a similar poll already...but I couldn't be bothered trawling through trying to find one. The question is simple...what age bracket do you fit into? Just interested in seeing how many people my age like the Boomtown Rats enough to join a forum. Edit: I'll start...Im in the fir...

Jules · Jules

http://men.style.com/news/blog/2007/12/finally-a-mens.html

Scottie · Scottie

I dont know if this version has been posted before. From 1981 German show. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3oOulgzmhjM

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives/pdfs/ubyssey/UBYSSEY_1979_03_16.pdfAROSS BURNETTThe latest group to take the Commodorewas the Boomtown Ratsfrom Ireland. Last Friday theyplayed their first...

Scottie · Scottie

2 free Rats downloads here http://pykorry.com/?p=419 I rather like House on Fire. Not very familiar with it before ADMIN: Changed topic, as commercially available versions of tracks and video should NOT be downloaded. -- Edited by ArrGee at 19:26, 2007-11-28

ROBIN · ROBIN

Is there anyone out there who knows anything at all about Pete Briquette?Recording producer is all I really know.I hope I hav'nt spent twenty years having a crush on a guy too boring to mention.Any stories ,recent pictures out there?I cannot even enjoy a BOB video for straining to get a glimpse of him....

ArrGee · ArrGee

Just looking around for information on the web, I found that Keep It Up was in the Soundtrack for the less than memorable film, Riding High starring Eddie Kidd! Also there were two tracks on the That Summer soundtrack. Anyone know other films with Rats songs in the soundtrack? http://www3.s...

stuart · stuart

Does anyone have any good bootlegs from the rats or bob if so pm please

londonson · londonson

for me The Elephant´s Graveyard is unstoppable once it´s rolling

BTR · BTR

I can remember being bought a Boots Tape recorder by my mother and the first tape I ever had was called Midnight Hussle. On the tape was Like Clockwork. A1 Boney M. - Brown Girl in the Ring A2 Exile - Kiss You All Over A3 Hi-Tension - British Hustle A4 Herbie Han**** - I Thought it Was You A5 Frankie Mill...

sapsteel · sapsteel

does anyone have the two live tracks from dave 12" that they could mp3 to me, i have some live stuff to give in return including chippenham 84 cheers

ArrGee1991 · ArrGee1991

If you happen to be online and see someone else who you'd like to chat with about matters then goto Rat Chat the spanking new chat facility for all you Rats/Geldof fans. (or be dull like me and just post ). Popup on top right menu or use this link RAT CHAT . No passwords required -- Edited by ArrGee1991 a...

dam9191 · dam9191

I thought I'd post a question, so we could all find out learn a little more about each other. How did you get into The Boomtown Rats? I had a coworker/friend who loaned me 2 Boomtown Rats cassettes in 1987 (in Grand Forks, ND). I really liked the music, so when I returned his tap...

BobGeldof · BobGeldof

I dont like mondays,Like clockwork,Rat trap,House on fire, What is yours? -- Edited by ArrGee at 09:31, 2006-02-14

Scottie · Scottie

I love this video. Badly mimed, but funny. It is the one where Geldof peels the banana. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWbt2USkRiI

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	Whatever happened to the court case? (Preview) I came across Music Royalties Investigations whilst surfing around and it appears they represented the Rats in the case against Geldof & Briquette. Sadly all their work is confidential, but I guess it implies there was some sort of settlement. http://www.musicroyaltyinvestigations.co...	ArrGee1991	0	1144	Mon Dec 1 1:53 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	Gigography - all details welcome! (Preview) Not sure there are any more details than this, but trying to find dates of these early gigs..... Boomtown Rats played a gig during their early days to around thirty people in the Sailing Cot pub in Wexford town. The Boomtown Rats and Elvis Costello both played in the Stella Cinema in Rathmines when it wa...	ArrGee	0	3869	Thu Nov 27 9:45 AM, 2008 by ArrGee
	IMPORTANT POLL: Battle of the forums..... (closed) (Preview) Cast Your Vote OK, it's decision time. BTR has revamped the rats website and integrated a forum into it. He has asked us if we want to be part of this going forward. I would still moderate along with BTR; Scottie has decided not to going forward. The question is do you want to move to the new forum, which w...	ArrGee1991	4	1430	Thu Nov 13 9:58 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	Boomtown Rats in Paisley 1977 (Preview) Did anyone here see the Boomtown Rats in Paisley in 1977. If so, a friend on myspace would like to hear from you. He is writing a book on the history of punk in Paisley. It was seemingly banned in Glasgow, so all the bands played Paisley	Scottie	0	978	Mon Nov 10 6:52 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	Saturday 15th November 2008 Charter Hall, Market Street, Okehampton. (Preview) The Rats are back! £10 at the door. -- Edited by ArrGee at 13:22, 2008-11-07	ArrGee	0	983	Fri Nov 7 1:20 PM, 2008 by ArrGee
	Dundee Uni 1983 (Preview) 4 great action shots www.flickr.com/photos/andrewnimmo/sets/72157608626562836/	Scottie	0	1175	Tue Nov 4 10:19 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	Flexi single (Preview) Never heard of a flexi single, but seemigly the Rats produced one, and you can hear it on http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8la0hug9tRY	Scottie	1	1175	Wed Oct 22 3:01 PM, 2008 by Derek The Dane
	Living in an Island (Preview) Universal Music are releasing some Rats ones too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-19EBjCoLT8	Scottie	5	1442	Sat Oct 4 7:45 AM, 2008 by Scottie
	15 Rats video , 5 Band aid, and 8 Geldof videos (Preview) http://uk.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=universalmusicgroup&search_query=band+...	ArrGee	0	1298	Thu Oct 2 1:41 PM, 2008 by ArrGee
	On A Night Like This [1985] DVD - released on September 15, 2008 ????? (Preview) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boomtown-Rats-Night-Like-This/dp/B001CTMNFI/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1220532943&sr=8-10	ArrGee1991	4	1524	Sun Sep 7 8:19 AM, 2008 by Scottie
	Some Christmas dates from the Rats? (Preview) Wednesday 17th December -Swansea Venue Tba with Eddie and The Hot Rods http://www.rockartistmanagement.com/therats.html Wonder if it would be possible to have The Rats play with Dr Feelgood and Wilko Johnson in a Christmas 100 Club bash. I suspect with Peter Barton's connections it is!	ArrGee1991	0	984	Sun Aug 31 6:27 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	Rats on Tour 2008 Dates (Preview) http://www.cyberspace7.btinternet.co.uk/ratsnewdates.htmJuly/August 2008 Saturday 26th July - Pigs Nose Inn, East Prawl, Devon Monday 4th August - Key Street Music Bar, Clitheroe 01200 422 588. Doors 7.30pm Wednesday 6th August - The Ro...	BTR	23	3049	Fri Aug 22 11:23 PM, 2008 by TheTopHat
	Having my picture taken (Preview) This is an interesting one. geldof seems to get half the audience up on stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSI9ORPMd30 Also Nothing Happened Today http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AN-kG-McDM -- Edited by Scottie at 22:44, 2008-08-18	Scottie	1	1193	Fri Aug 22 10:52 PM, 2008 by TheTopHat
	What was your first record? (Preview) Christian O'Connell was interviewing Andy Burnham this am (UK Minister for Media, Culture and Sport). They were discussing the Olympics. I was thinking, is this a wind up, this man seems far too down to earth and normal to be an MP! One of the phone ins for the morning must have been what was your firs...	Jules	0	1113	Fri Aug 22 7:02 AM, 2008 by Jules
	100 Club (Preview) Just booked my train tickets to go and see The Rats at the 100 Club. I have Wes' mobile phone number and he seems like a good chap, and Wes said that ArrGee is going. Anyone else going?	BTR	18	1956	Mon Aug 18 9:55 PM, 2008 by kirjen3112
	PLEASE NOTE: Bob Geldof, who walked out of the Boomtown Rats in 1987 has made a legal objection..... (Preview) Bob Geldof, who walked out of the Boomtown Rats in 1987 has made a legal objection to founder members GARRY ROBERTS and SIMON CROWE calling themselves The Boomtown Rats http://www.smartermusic.net/boomtown.htm Somehow, I kinda like "The Rats!" or to give them their full name.... The...	ArrGee	13	2638	Mon Aug 18 9:45 PM, 2008 by stevepunkpool
	Boomtown Rats--Rebellion live '88 video[Lookin' after no 1] (Preview) http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=g0PVSfGWDgk	Wes[Wolverhampton]	1	1037	Fri Aug 15 12:36 PM, 2008 by Nerrad B
	Wind Chill Factor minus Zero (Preview) All from Dutch TV. Never heard of the first one Wind Chill Factor minus Zero http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpfmGX_QXJg Diamond Smiles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqR1GvI_e8A Mondays http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYye3ZV52jI	Scottie	2	1197	Thu Aug 14 4:19 PM, 2008 by ratta
	Summary of mini tour (Preview) Liz and myself have just been to all of the warm up gigs and the big one in Blackpool and we can safely say that the Rats are back.The new guys,Pete and Darren have fitted in superbly and Simon and Garry have proven once again the great driving force.It was hard to imagine before hand what was going to happ...	Wes[Wolverhampton]	2	1824	Tue Aug 12 10:20 PM, 2008 by stevepunkpool
	Bilston gig (Preview) What can i say? just gets better and better--Will upload some pictures from here once i get time---London tonight--look forward to meeting the other guys	Wes[Wolverhampton]	12	1787	Sun Aug 10 4:45 PM, 2008 by ratta
	Blackpool (Preview) The place rocked to the rafters--About 2000 people packed in and they loved it-The mix was a bit shaky to start with but that was down to having little time to set up--I don't think the accoustics were fantastic either due to the high curved roof--but the long overdue return to a big venue went down rea...	Wes[Wolverhampton]	2	1156	Sun Aug 10 10:50 AM, 2008 by Wes[Wolverhampton]
	Diamond Smiles Dutch style (Preview) Unusual video from Dutch TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C1Tfeyode8	Scottie	4	1321	Sat Aug 9 3:32 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	A real treat--The New Rats live video[East Prawle] (Preview) Just a snippet from the rats gig in East Prawle--and it got better--enjoy and get to the gigs-----Clitheroe next--Ian,Liz http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=rpvqbO9db2I -- Edited by Wes[Wolverhampton] at 15:04, 2008-08-02	Wes[Wolverhampton]	6	1675	Sat Aug 9 3:25 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	What do you think about the Boomtown Rats comeback?. (Preview) I cannot find out whether I am for this or not.No Bob or Pete,Johhny might turn up later.It seems like a good way for Pete and Gary to make some money.On the other hand it is exiting that The Rats are back. I am confused.What do you others think.Are you for this or not?.	Derek The Dane	9	2509	Sat Aug 9 7:51 AM, 2008 by Garyfouroaks
	Who's gonna see the Rats and where? (Preview) I have my ticket for the 100 Club for next week. Is anyone else going to any of the gigs next week? (Besides Wolverhampton Wes who sounds like he'll be at all of them!)	ArrGee1991	9	1995	Thu Aug 7 4:29 AM, 2008 by oshora
	Clitheroe - Key Street Music Bar - Monday, August 4. (Preview) http://www.thisislancashire.co.uk/leisure/3563619.Interview__Simon_Crowe_of_The_Boomtown_Rats/	ArrGee1991	5	4296	Wed Aug 6 10:24 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	gerry cott (Preview) value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_L4uO_28RmM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><para...	ratta	1	1298	Fri Aug 1 10:36 PM, 2008 by BTR
	Bob Geldog (sic) (Preview) http://www.sundaymail.co.uk/news/tm_objectid=16444375&method=full&siteid=64736&headline=bobby-geldog--name_page.html	ArrGee	4	2336	Thu Jul 31 11:57 AM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	Some news on The Rats! From the singer! (Preview) I noted we had a new user called Peter Barton recently, and lo & behold he is the new singer with the Rats. He even replied to my email which is more than the last singer ever did! My original email.... ..... any chance of popping a few lines on the forum about the Rats ? what songs do you plan to play? W...	ArrGee	4	1530	Wed Jul 30 6:19 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	East Prawle gig (Preview) After 22 long years along came what needs to be the restart of the best band ever[that will depend on you lot,the real Rats fans---get to the gigs ffs we'll be at em all].Liz and myself made the long journey from the midlands to the furthest point south Devon,never knew the place even existed.A fantasti...	Wes[Wolverhampton]	3	1155	Wed Jul 30 12:21 PM, 2008 by ROBIN
	Revolver 1978- 2 songs (Preview) Worth watching just for the dancing http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfW9nbYOlXE	Scottie	0	1233	Sun Jul 27 4:13 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	Beautiful meeting (Preview) When I was in Ireland, I went to Bob Geldof's (snr) house. The door was open. I ordinary go to meet him. I,ve said: 'Mr Geldof?' and he replied: 'Please, come inside! Come inside!'. I,ve told to him that his son is a beautiful person, and he replied: 'Pretty good... '. I wasn,t laughing in front of him, but...	GeldofTheBob	0	982	Fri Jul 25 11:28 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	This Saturday! Rats first gig in 20 years! in Devon??? (Preview) Not quite the venue you'd have in mind! Saturday 26th Pigs Nose Inn, East Prawl, Devon http://www.rockartistmanagement.com/tourdates.html http://www.pigsnose.co.uk/	ArrGee	1	1427	Wed Jul 23 11:23 PM, 2008 by BTR
	100 Club, Empress Ballroom, Cavern ...... (Preview) .... what is the next landmark venue for the Rats? A shame the Haçienda is no more. I guess the Hope & Anchor isn't entirely out of the running is it?	ArrGee1991	0	1016	Wed Jul 23 2:36 PM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	Roxy (Hollywood, CA) 05.25.1980 Listen & Enjoy! (Preview) http://concerts.wolfgangsvault.com/dt/boomtown-rats-concert/20052284-896.html	ArrGee	1	1199	Sat Jul 19 11:19 AM, 2008 by Jules
	A familiar face (Preview) He has not changed much, has he? The one on the left, that is . Sorry it is so small. (have edited out link to article- see 2 posts on) -- Edited by Scottie at 19:23, 2008-07-17 -- Edited by Scottie at 19:24, 2008-07-17 -- Edited by Scottie at 20:44, 2008-07-17	Scottie	2	1558	Thu Jul 17 7:43 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	?! (Preview) I know it isn,t very important than other posts, but I need some Gerry Cott's solo works, for my friends... if someone has got something (I mean Gerry Cott solo music), please contacts me . My e-mail address is on my user details. PLS! So we can play some Gerry,s songs... Especially, we,re looking for AL...	GeldofTheBob	7	1661	Sat Jul 12 10:29 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	Tonight (Preview) Another one of Roger's . Never seen this one before. Where do you get them? Bet there are a few people who would like to punch Geldof's lights out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xqA0y0AuFA	Scottie	4	1282	Thu Jul 10 10:24 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	Happy Birthday Pete (Preview) A day late, but happy birthday to Pete Briquette, 54 on the 2nd, I believe. Just a baby really Was he the youngest of the Rats?	Scottie	7	1336	Tue Jul 8 8:11 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	A New Album in 2009 (Preview) I was quite excited about the gigs, then hearing Fingers will be involved and now an album is coming out as well next year. I suspect the new Boomtown Rats will make an album like the debut or tonic given that they are going "back-to-basics". Maybe Mutt Lange can come back and produce it. A...	ArrGee	6	1636	Mon Jul 7 12:44 AM, 2008 by toriapplejoy
	Someone's looking at you (Preview) I like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0S75QVr2DM	Scottie	1	1151	Sun Jul 6 11:56 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	Gerry Cott Solo (Preview) Now it iz not in my interest to promote dis reprobate who has dissed me and my posse, but iz any1 interested in getting his uk singles in mp3 format. I iz planning a little rip with my turntable with all the beatboxing I does, but while I iz at it I could do his rubbish and distribute it. ne takers? [why wou...	Bobi G	0	991	Fri Jul 4 10:00 AM, 2008 by Bobi G
	School! And the Rats (Preview) Yesterday school was finished, and there was a little party of the end of school... and someone has brought some good sweet and other else... Some Good pupil bought sweet formed as... Rats! BUt none wnted give me those sweets (shaped rats), in spite! Uuuf! So I stolen 'em like a thief in the night......	GeldofTheBob	6	1340	Thu Jul 3 5:59 PM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	Gerry Cott plays Raglan Road. (Preview) I posted this the other day under a different topic, (I wouldn't read my posts either! ), has it been discussed before? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbItlYDz4tE Its the man himself.... Hasn't lost his touch.... I wonder what he thinks about reforming???? Incidentally, Raglan Road, writ...	TheTopHat	12	2052	Thu Jul 3 9:37 AM, 2008 by GeldofTheBob
	30 years since A Tonic for the Troops was released..... (Preview) .... and still one of the greatest albums ever! Will be playing it on my mp3 player for the next week to recreate the spirit of 78! It entered the UK charts at number 21 on the 8th July 1978 and was still in the charts over a year later. UK Highest Chart Position: 8 Total number of weeks on chart : 44 (Top 10:...	ArrGee1991	4	1724	Thu Jul 3 7:00 AM, 2008 by Jules
	TOTP 1978 (Preview) Rat Trap is about 5 mins into this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hh5N4cx9it8	Scottie	0	1088	Sat Jun 7 8:33 AM, 2008 by Scottie
	Someone's Looking at You --live (Preview) Ignore the title, it is not Mondays. Good live performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgeUcnt0Oq8	Scottie	2	1158	Thu Jun 5 9:21 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	b-soides (Preview) http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C6J6WHIL	Bobi G	2	1407	Sat May 17 9:56 AM, 2008 by Hipcio
	Rats Videos (Preview) http://video.google.co.uk/videosearch?q=boomtown+ra...	Scottie	0	1160	Tue May 13 5:32 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	Live At Hammersmith Odeon, UK 1978 Concerts (Preview) - not impressed with all of the strange editing special EFX. I'd like to see the concert as is, tape continuously rolling, without weird breaks, clips replayed, visual intermeshing so that we're seeing more than one thing at a time (Eva Braun pix, dancing Rat fans, etc.), etc etc. "Like Clockwork" wa...	MMbullybuddyGP	7	11028	Thu May 8 1:11 PM, 2008 by Bobi G
	Hammersmith Odeon 1982 gig Concerts (Preview) This was on e-bay for £30. I was unable to afford this. Does anyone have a copy on CD to trade? I would be so grateful	Steve	7	6526	Thu May 8 12:10 PM, 2008 by Bobi G
	Glastonbury 1985 on Dutch radio - April 25 (Preview) Dutch Radio 2 will broadcast the Rats at Glastonbury (21 june 1985) next Friday April 25, between 23:00 and 24:00 CET. I hope you all will be able to listen in on http://www.radio2.nl/page/live#	Joke	9	1937	Wed May 7 9:39 PM, 2008 by Bobi G
	Diamond Smiles 1980 Japan (Preview) Geldof and co.in strange Chairman Mao type suits. Singing live 1980 http://youtube.com/watch?v=xDIJRYX8_mk	Scottie	8	1534	Wed May 7 7:24 AM, 2008 by Jules
	Lying Again (Preview) Hey all - first time on the new board (I was on the old board at bobgeldof.info for a while). I just realized that I don't have a copy of "Lying Again," as it was not included in any of the new US album releases. Would anyone be able to send it to me? Thanks! JG	joegrav	0	988	Wed Apr 23 9:40 PM, 2008 by joegrav
	Rain Lyrics (Preview) Just found the mp3 on soulseek. I'll upload it for you all if anyone would like it. It's a unique version, but it sounds really muddy due to him having to change the lyrics. Here's the lyrics I just typed up from listening to the mp3: RAIN The rain came pouring down yesterday and everything he loved got...	yapyap	0	5999	Sun Apr 13 2:04 PM, 2008 by yapyap
	Rain (Preview) Another one, this time the song "Rain". I know I am a heathen when it comes to Rats' songs. Was this a B side? Never heard of it. Also, Is the older guy in the video Bob's dad? I dont think it is, but the cat could be one of his. I know Paula and he had a lot of cats. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...	Scottie	5	1458	Sun Apr 13 1:39 PM, 2008 by yapyap
	Hughie Green, Most Sincerely (BBC iPlayer/On Demand) (Preview) I suspect this is the programme that Geldof got on his high horse about recently. The treatement of Paula Yates is sympathetic. she only appears in TV excerpts and once as a back of head show when Hughie Green tries to meet her. If Geldof's aim was to protect her children, there was nothing to be pre...	ArrGee	0	1797	Mon Apr 7 12:17 PM, 2008 by ArrGee
	Recollections of the Rats first gig= by the promoter (Preview) David Caldwell, who haggled the price of the Rats first gig with Bob, emailed me out of the blue, with his recollections of the evening. You may have seen this article elsewhere. Thank You David "----------------------------------------------------------------------------	Scottie	2	1271	Thu Apr 3 7:50 AM, 2008 by Scottie
	Cover of Mondays (Preview) Hi guys, wasn't sure where to post this on the forum, so sorry if it's in the wrong spot. I used to play in an Aussie band called sugarmoth and once upon a time we covered 'I don't like Mondays'. Now you don't have to like it, just thought you might want to hear it (and see it)... http://www.youtube.com/wat...	aadam	2	1377	Mon Mar 31 4:18 PM, 2008 by BTR
	Love like a rocket in Munich, 1987 !!! (Preview) .... just found this great video from an open-air-concert in Munich 1987. I was there !!!!!! It was the second time that I saw Bob live, and I stood in the 10th row and was fascinated.....He looked so cute. Is anyone here that also attended this concert ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM5eqUouBwM...	Pezi	0	1168	Mon Mar 24 10:56 AM, 2008 by Pezi
	1981 Mondays - live (Preview) I apologise if this has been posted before. Just delete it if it has. Really good live version of Mondays. Does anyone know from where? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-vY3k6Q1xo	Scottie	2	1210	Wed Mar 19 6:49 AM, 2008 by Scottie
	Mojo New Wave Special Edition (Preview) http://cover.mojo4music.com/Item.aspx?pageNo=1779&year=2008	ArrGee	1	1514	Mon Mar 17 7:57 PM, 2008 by Derek The Dane
	i dont like mondays (Preview) i was wondering if anybody could help me. does anybody have a karaoke version of i dont like mondays?? if you do i would be most gratful. if not, do you no where i could find one - for free! lol	mightyimp1	1	1456	Sun Mar 16 5:13 AM, 2008 by toriapplejoy
	Boomtown Rats to play in Wolves (Preview) The "new" Boomtown Rats are also playing in The Robin Club(Wolvehampton) on the 6th of August.I wonder if Simon and Gary will be kind enough to let us know more dates.This might be turning into a small tour.	Derek The Dane	8	1844	Thu Mar 13 10:16 AM, 2008 by ArrGee1991
	When Bob turned down a million pounds (Preview) " Making the presentation to Eve Branson (Sir RIchard was in India on business), Sir Bob Geldof gave a hilarious speech recalling a meeting with Branson in 1975 in a Dublin pub. Over a game of pool, the young "hippy" (that's Branson) slipped a cheque fo £1m into Geldof's top pocket, ho...	Scottie	1	1270	Fri Feb 15 7:06 AM, 2008 by musicmania
	Gerry Cott's Amp for Sale (Preview) http://www.cyberspace7.btinternet.co.uk/gerry-ac30.htm-- Edited by BTR at 01:38, 2008-02-06	BTR	1	1298	Wed Feb 6 4:57 PM, 2008 by ArrGee
	Marc Bolan TV show-Looking After No 1 (Preview) Sorry if this has been posted before, but I dont trust the search facility Live performance of Looking After No 1 on Marc Bolan's show. Good quality http://youtube.com/watch?v=2JLSyqbEly8	Scottie	0	1299	Sat Feb 2 3:39 PM, 2008 by Scottie
	Boomtown Rats- B sides (Preview) http://pileofvinyl.blogspot.com/2007/12/boomtown-rats.html-- Edited by Scottie at 17:42, 2007-12-31	Scottie	0	1746	Mon Dec 31 5:02 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	A Hold of Me & House on Fire (Preview) http://video.yahoo.com/search/video?p=boomtown+Rats&x=47&y=21-- E...	Scottie	0	1514	Sun Dec 30 11:02 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	promo video Like Clockwork (Preview) I did do a search on this, but did not see it http://youtube.com/watch?v=WEtugHVeQJU	Scottie	0	1201	Sat Dec 22 11:54 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	Whats the Average Age of a Rats Fan? (Preview) Im not sure if theres been a similar poll already...but I couldn't be bothered trawling through trying to find one. The question is simple...what age bracket do you fit into? Just interested in seeing how many people my age like the Boomtown Rats enough to join a forum. Edit: I'll start...Im in the fir...	Lord Draco	7	3943	Sun Dec 16 10:45 PM, 2007 by Cazzy
	New fashion item for male Rats fans (Preview) http://men.style.com/news/blog/2007/12/finally-a-mens.html	Jules	0	1486	Tue Dec 11 8:19 AM, 2007 by Jules
	Shes so modern 1981 German TV (Preview) I dont know if this version has been posted before. From 1981 German show. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3oOulgzmhjM	Scottie	0	1168	Mon Dec 10 6:59 PM, 2007 by Scottie
	Rats in Vancouver 1979 (Preview) http://www.library.ubc.ca/archives/pdfs/ubyssey/UBYSSEY_1979_03_16.pdfAROSS BURNETTThe latest group to take the Commodorewas the Boomtown Ratsfrom Ireland. Last Friday theyplayed their first...	ArrGee1991	0	1227	Sun Dec 2 10:18 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	House on Fire and She's So Modern (Preview) 2 free Rats downloads here http://pykorry.com/?p=419 I rather like House on Fire. Not very familiar with it before ADMIN: Changed topic, as commercially available versions of tracks and video should NOT be downloaded. -- Edited by ArrGee at 19:26, 2007-11-28	Scottie	1	1400	Wed Nov 28 7:24 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	PETE BRIQUETTE (Preview) Is there anyone out there who knows anything at all about Pete Briquette?Recording producer is all I really know.I hope I hav'nt spent twenty years having a crush on a guy too boring to mention.Any stories ,recent pictures out there?I cannot even enjoy a BOB video for straining to get a glimpse of him....	ROBIN	0	1051	Fri Nov 16 3:36 PM, 2007 by ROBIN
	Soundtracks containing Rats songs (Preview) Just looking around for information on the web, I found that Keep It Up was in the Soundtrack for the less than memorable film, Riding High starring Eddie Kidd! Also there were two tracks on the That Summer soundtrack. Anyone know other films with Rats songs in the soundtrack? http://www3.s...	ArrGee	3	3035	Thu Nov 8 11:11 PM, 2007 by TheTopHat
	BOOTLEGS (Preview) Does anyone have any good bootlegs from the rats or bob if so pm please	stuart	2	1645	Tue Nov 6 10:38 PM, 2007 by ArrGee
	most uplifting Rats song(s) (Preview) for me The Elephant´s Graveyard is unstoppable once it´s rolling	londonson	2	1248	Tue Nov 6 8:38 AM, 2007 by Derek The Dane
	Midnight Hustle (Preview) I can remember being bought a Boots Tape recorder by my mother and the first tape I ever had was called Midnight Hussle. On the tape was Like Clockwork. A1 Boney M. - Brown Girl in the Ring A2 Exile - Kiss You All Over A3 Hi-Tension - British Hustle A4 Herbie Han**** - I Thought it Was You A5 Frankie Mill...	BTR	0	1298	Sat Nov 3 5:01 AM, 2007 by BTR
	dave 12" live teacks (Preview) does anyone have the two live tracks from dave 12" that they could mp3 to me, i have some live stuff to give in return including chippenham 84 cheers	sapsteel	1	1374	Thu Oct 18 9:45 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	Chat now available (Preview) If you happen to be online and see someone else who you'd like to chat with about matters then goto Rat Chat the spanking new chat facility for all you Rats/Geldof fans. (or be dull like me and just post ). Popup on top right menu or use this link RAT CHAT . No passwords required -- Edited by ArrGee1991 a...	ArrGee1991	0	1281	Thu Oct 18 9:09 PM, 2007 by ArrGee1991
	How did you get into the Boomtown Rats? (Preview) I thought I'd post a question, so we could all find out learn a little more about each other. How did you get into The Boomtown Rats? I had a coworker/friend who loaned me 2 Boomtown Rats cassettes in 1987 (in Grand Forks, ND). I really liked the music, so when I returned his tap...	dam9191	21	1958	Tue Oct 16 3:50 AM, 2007 by Lord Draco
	Your favorite rats songs (Preview) I dont like mondays,Like clockwork,Rat trap,House on fire, What is yours? -- Edited by ArrGee at 09:31, 2006-02-14	BobGeldof	54	12115	Tue Oct 16 3:47 AM, 2007 by Lord Draco
	Banana Republic on German TV (Preview) I love this video. Badly mimed, but funny. It is the one where Geldof peels the banana. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWbt2USkRiI	Scottie	0	1183	Mon Oct 15 9:49 AM, 2007 by Scottie
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