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" All those curmudgeons, like me, who expected Sir Bob to wax lyrical about the plight of the suffering like some self-anointed celebrity do-gooder on the make in the manner of Madonna or Brangelina, were left pleasantly surprised. His speech was both phenomenally awe-inspiring and peppere...
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...
Bob will switch on the Xmas lights in Margate today, at a slightly earlier time of 4.30, then dashing to Heathrow to catch a flight to Qatar, where he is representing The One Organisation at a summit on poverty
Not sure there are any more details than this, but trying to find dates of these early gigs..... BoomtownRats played a gig during their early days to around thirty people in the Sailing Cot pub in Wexford town. The BoomtownRats and Elvis Costello both played in the StellaCinema in Rathmines when it wa...
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...
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
You can see Bob on NZ TV on http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/536641/2254045 A very good interview, in 2 parts, honest, candid, he dispels some myths and criticisms about himself and even talks about Peaches.
"The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury" is playing at the Courtyard Theatre , London from 25 November to 14 December. I saw the play twice at the Edinburgh Festival and loved it. Very funny, moving and of course lots of music. I recommend it. I was not an Ian Dury fan before, but I play his stuff a lot no...
I cannot access bobgeldof.info at the moment. It says access denied on that server. Something about apache server at their end. I dont know if Ian and Tina are aware of this . Does anyone else have this problem? No sarky comments please. Hopefully it is just a temporary glitch.
Has any one heard of this? I've just seen a comment on facebook that Bob will be on this at 12.30AM on November 6 on C4. There was this youtube clip with the comment.
I see from info Bob is playing Naples, Piazza Plebiscito, on 18 october. There is also a venue change for Oslo, now Gamle Logen -- Edited by Scottie at 18:11, 2008-10-01
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 will require re...
Bob is visting New Zealand again http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411365/2192074 So tell me, is one set of NZ $'s better than the next and is capable of buying more things?
Universal Music have released a couple of little known videos, Crazy, and Gospel Song. I love the Crazy one. Where was it filmed, does anybody know? The star of Gospel Song is definitely the dog, in my opinion. Geldof is upstaged by a cute West Highland Terrier. I used to have one like that (a dog, not a ma...
A sad loss for the music world. Pink Floyd's Richard Wright has died. He had a short battle with cancer. Thankfully, it was short and he hasn't had to suffer to long. As far as I'm concerned Floyd are one of the greatest bands ever. Very unique and innovative. Good for Bob for getting Floyd back toge...
Hey guys, in the process of writing my personal statement for university I found the underlieing theme of why I wanted to do politics was to find out who doesn't vote and why. So I've just posted a blog to try and get a few responses and a little information [might also give me something to talk about at my C...
My homework from "social knowlege" is to do a Questionnaire. My "Subject" is Live8.
Please, could you answer these questions, and send the answer to me.
E-mail: geldofbob@freemail.hu
1. Did you ever hear about Live Aid or Live 8?
a,No b,Yes c,No answer
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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!
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...
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
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...
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?
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...
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
If anyone is going to the Edinburgh Fringe , I can recommend a play about the life of Ian Dury. Funny, poignant, sad. The actor looked like Ian, moved like Ian and sang like Ian. Well worth going to. I can give more details to anyone interested.
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...
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
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...
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
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?.
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!)
A couple of new dates on the calendar, in Dubai and Germany. What if want to know is if he is playing Monterey , California on 1 March? According to their conference centre, he is. Or is he going to appear as a hologram, like Bono did last year? . I know I have got this kind of speculation wrong in the past. Th...
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...
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...
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...
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/
As we are doing nothing around here, let's have a bit of fun:
My goth name is Death Dealer, look up yours here:
http://www.necroticobsession.com/gothname.html
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
Nothing we dont know already, but some nice shots, including hid dad, right at the end. He won't like the term "living saint" though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUzHCoUJzLI
This is worth watching. A story of an encounter with Bob Geldof. Bob as we know him, intense, passionate, rude , arrogant, stroppy, explosive, compassionate, thoughtful, a listener. I like the bit about the airport. I think I would like to travel with him. You don't say no to "Sir Bob" http...
Anyone got an MP3 of this? Its my all-time favourite remix - a brilliant extended version... never been released on CD... If any kind soul has it, please post to my email address... Not trying to rip Bob off - I'd buy it like a shot if it come out on CD
Please give this guy a listen. A totally unique voice, which made me stop in my tracks. You can listen to his album on
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/keenanjohn
I love the first track, especially. He writes all his own material and also for other people and is looking to get his singing career off the g...
Bob is representing The One Campaign/DATA at the G8. From the One Campaign[s website "Our other highlight of the day was Bob Geldofs arrival in Hokkaido in the late afternoon. Even after a long journey from London to Tokyo, another flight to the northern island of Hokkaido and a two hours drive o...
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...
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
Just wanted to share this stunning photo with you. Geldof and Dave Stewart in London last year. Photo by Scott Lanphere. He is quite happy for people to use it. Captures a long lasting friendship beautifully, I think. -- Edited by Scottie at 11:56, 2008-07-05
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...
BOB GELDOF- A REPTILIAN? is the title of a thread on the forum of David Icke's website. Yes, some believe he is part of THE conspiracy, a reptilian shape shifter, like the Queen, put here by aliens to rule the world. One suggests there actually was a "silicon chip inside her head" and he had p...
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...
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......
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...
I do not believe in coincidences, so I do not know what to make of this. Some of you on myspace know already that my school and in particular, my own nursery class, have been given the massive challenge of furnishing and equiping a nursery in a South africa township, all in the next 4 weeks or so! This is in...
.... 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:...
Go to http://www.whateverittakes.org/ Click on Bob's name on the right and the links will eventually take you through what is on offer. I rather like them. I think they (not just Bob's) may be collectors' pieces of the future. -- Edited by Scottie at 17:30, 2008-05-26
