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From Vanderbilt University, Nashville- Geldof, the lead singer with the rock band Boomtown Rats who raised more than $120 million for famine relief in Africa with the Band Aid, Live Aid and Sport Aid events in the 1980s, will speak at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, on Alumni Lawn as the central event of Senio...
- 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...
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#
When did Bob Geldof last play to an audience of 5000? Not for some time, I think. He will be joning ,Moana & The Tribe (N.Z) , Hugh Masekela (Africa), Daniela Mercury (South America), and Gocoo (Japan) on 19 may in Bonn. This may well be televised or broadcast online. I do not know yet. If I find ou...
A new series of Missing People starts on Monday on BBC1. Bob is a supporter of the charity to help reunite missing people with their families and will be featured in an interview in this first programme of the series.
I agree with the essence of what Bob is saying here entirely. Bob has a go at those rich enough to donate, then receives a big pot himself. However, what we don't know is what Bob donates himself. If he didn't, then this not the right message. Bob's genuineness is not in doubt, I must add. But given th...
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
From info- "BOB'S APPEARANCE ON FINNISH TVBob Geldof will be featured on YLETV, Finnish TV during June (date to be advised) as part of the 30years of the Provinssirock Festival Series. The Geldof tracks featured will be from the 1987 performances of Love Like A Rocket You Can't Be Too Strong &qu...
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...
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...
He went off stage on Wednesday suffering from exhaustion. I've got tickets for tonight in Birmingham. They're still hoping he'll play. So do I, so wishing him well. His doctor said he'd be OK after staying in bed yesterday. I've got to phone the NEC later this morning to find out what's going on
Worth a read http://www. canada. com/ottawacitizen/news/story. html?id=bde35296-54d8-4be3-b46d-5656e92d7aa8he compares Bob and Bono to the good cop/bad cop routine and calls Bob the anti diplomatThis link does not work, renewed link 2 messages further on -- Edited by Scottie at 22:02, 200...
Bob is to accompany President Bush to Rwanda and Ghana , during Bush's 5 nation tour of Africa. Starting today. I have asked my American friends on myspace to send me any good links to the American press articles and I shall put them here.
The Olympics must be the most immoral event in the world right now. Beijing are about to hold it and despite the clampdown in Tibet (estimated 40 dead, but who knows?), a load of British athletes want to run around London with the torch and bang on about how the Olympic spirit and how the games bring the p...
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...
Bob has been officially nominated for the Robert Burns Humanitarian award 2008.- by me, and seconded by Jules. Got the confirmation today. The shortlist will be published on their website in march. Who could do more to follow Burns' words "Man to Man the world o'er, Shall brothers be for a' that...
Part of Bob's speech in San Diego Why Philanthropy Alone Will Not Solve the Problems of Africa After more than 20 years of organizing high-visibility events to raise hundreds of millions of dollars to fight famine and poverty in Africa, the rock musician Bob Geldof has learned that philanthropy alo...
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 "----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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...
I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this. However, I always have a dilemma on my hands when I shop. Do I support local farmers and buy local produce, so that food is not flown in from thousands of miles away? Or do I support fair trade and ensure that farmers in the third world have their fair sha...
Sorry for the terrible pun, but it has got your attention and you are reading this aren't you? Musically, this is the other end of the spectrum, but one of the main themes of next year's Edinburgh Tattoo at Edinburgh castle will be "Africa". They are trying in their own way, through the one univer...
looking at the debate in Boomtown Rats thread on Geldof solo sets i thought it might be fun to play fastasy Geldof .where its up to you to pick a 16 song set for a Geldof live gig ill think about mine and post later, but i would diffinitley favour songs from Bobs solo years ,i guess ArrGee would would favou...
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
.... 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...
Malawi: TNT and eBay hook up for on-line auctionRome, 20 March 2008 - If Drew Barrymore is your favourite actress, here's a chance to own one of WFP's Red Cups, from the 'Fill the Cup' campaign signed by her. In partnership with Dutch firm TNT , eBay is holding an on-line auction to raise money for WFP to f...
http://www.youbloom.com From their Vision Statement "Founded by Phil Harrington and Bob Geldof, our vision is for the YouBloom platform to become a thriving digital oasis," inhabited by socially- and environmentally-conscious communities from all over the world, providing the s...
Dear Bob, Thanks for the cheap teeshirt gift. I'll put it the community blog board at the landsdown hotel charity music night. IN REFERENCE TO CONDOLEEZA Comments - my my, why are you emulating Angelina Jolie - haven't you got a life of your own??? See you at the UN Peace Summit - hopefully after you sh...
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
Acording to the TED08 website, Bob Geldof will be speaking at the TED08 Conference , at Monterey Conference Centre, California on Saturday 1 March , from 11.15- 1300 , appoximately. I do not know any details about tickets, prices or availability. rogr.html">http://www.lunchoverip.co...
Dont say I dont keep you up to date. Hot off the press. an interview with Bob in Dubai yesterday. Note he played to a packed house, err, sorry, packed tent! With apologies to the paper, the htttp link does not work, so here is the article. Irish legend Sir Bob Geldof saw in St Patri...
Since you asked, ArrGee...
So much has been written about Paula Yates… luckily(?) not so much here. Nonetheless, as this forum section is here, I would like to say that I enjoyed reading Paula Yates’ books a lot!
Needless to say that as an ardent Geldof fan, there was n...
Yes I'm giving one away!! I already have a hardback copy and a paperback copy and received a further paperback for Christmas. It's just sitting on the shelf doing absolutely nothing... So you can have it for absolutely nothing. I get free postage stamps so you don't need to worry abou...
Just thinking as I surf around other websites,like www.myspace.com it is where I found out alot of performers who sign up and let fans get to know about them, and most do have there admin. run the sites, like another of my all time favorites Mr.Van Morrison, she gives us updates on tours an...
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
With the bad sales figures over Crimbo (HMV/Woolies issued profits warnings, Music Zone into receivership), and having signed up to one of these download subscription services, I'm coming round to thinking I don't need CDs anymore (much like cassettes).
Now I can buy a 320G...
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.
New venue for Bob? One of my favourite authors is Alexander McCall Smith, author of the No 1 Ladies Detective Agency novels, set in Botswana. I have met him. He is a delightful man. He lives quite near my work. (as do Ian Rankin and JK Rowling). He calls Bob Geldof "that man with the untidy hair, who s...
I went to see the U2 3D movie on friday & oh my God it was amazing. Never mind high definition 3D is the way to go! It was like the band was literally right in front of you & the graphics were crystal clear. They were that clear you could see the sweat on the guys faces & the hairs on their arms not to...
Geldof receives British Red Cross Humanity Fellowship Award I only found out about this today, even though it happened in November 2007. Says a lot for the man that he did not go around blowing his own trumpet, so to speak. Pics and article on http://www.fortuneforum.org/the-event.htm
Sadly due to too many other commitments I am not able to take part this year. But the cause still means a lot to me and also to a close friend of mine. She recently lost a friend who leaves behind a husband and children. Please sponsor her to do the race: [url]http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/joy...
The Daily Mail is a really piss poor rag. In the midst of this article of the Geldofs (MTV will soon be calling) .....
Added to his ongoing charity work for Africa, multi-millionaire Geldof runs his successful TV company Ten Alps, as well as continuing his attempts to recreate the success of his ea...
"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...
Me and Ian are currently working in a PR and ress capacity for the Acoustic Festival of Britain. The event is presented and promoted by Artists 2 Events and is hosting some really top class artists. SO if youre at a loose end for the May Bank Holiday weekend, have a look at this. There is an air of excitem...
Just thought I would let you know how the Geldof Appreciation Society (GAS) is going on MySpace. We now have 56 members, or friends as they are called, including an American Senator, who lists Bob as one of his heroes and the Trash Pussies. I think that is hilarious, because any bulletins that Jules or m...
Cinema for Peace gala 2008 6 Pages of photos at the Cinema for Peace gala 2008 in Berlin. Some nice ones of Bob. What is it with him and film stars? Last year it was Sharon stone all over him, this year it is Catherine Deneuve. Bob was one of several celebrities who signed the call for an end to violence again...
Boomtown Rats featuring original guitarist Garry Roberts and original drummer Simon Crowe are confirmed to play on Friday 8th August 2008 at Rebellion Festival, Blackpool. The first Boomtown Rats gig since 1986. http://www.rebellionfestivals.com/
if you think that your not getting the info you reqiuire than the best way to deal with it is speak to me direct ArrGee has access to my mobile number ian bobgeldof.info -- Edited by Ian at 14:53, 2008-02-09
I know it is a long time ago since Italia Wave, but these have just been posted on flickr. They are really good. Am trying to get permission to use them. This must have been the first appearance of the new look Vince, and that "marzipan" suit. http://www.flickr.com/photos/fawi/2126523...
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
Some stunning pictures here from the Vienna Phihlarmonic Ball last night. Jeanne looks absolutely stunning. They got her age wrong though, she is 42 , I think. They still look very happy together. Bob wears all his medals, but I agree, his hair spoils it. Doesn't he realise, or even care? He could look...
Konzert Bob GeldofBasel, St. Jakob Arena VERSCHOBEN! Es tut uns leid, Ihnen mitteilen zu müssen, dass das für den08. Juli 2007geplante Konzert mit Bob Geldof aus terminlichen Gründen verschoben wird. Den neuen Termin geben wir schnellstmöglich bekannt. Alle Tickets behalten Ihre Gültigkeit-...
I am going to sticky this until the gigs are over. As usual, I will not be there, so would like reviews and photographs for my various websites please. You will get a mention and a link to any website you like. 7th Dec 2007 Columbia Club Berlin, Germany Ticket Hotline: ++49-(0)30-780 99 810 Book onli...
Well Bob has topped the ratings of top single parent celeb that ordinary single parents can relate to. No surprise there. He's up there with Sarah Ferguson. Not sure how single parents can relate to her but there you go: http://you-and-me-kid.blogspot.com/
"to really help the planet, we have to go nuclear, fast" - Geldof Kill or cure, I guess. I'm not sure it will help the planet nor I guess do the former residents of Chernobyl. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chernobyl_disaster Maybe nuclear power is unavoidable, but I think the alte...
Just read the Christmas NME. Interview with Peaches in it. Nothing too interesting except the little snippet about Christmas in the Geldof house. Apparently Bob gets drunk on wine, and belts out a few Rats songs. Every year. Every. Year. Also still fills theirs stockings on Christmas Eve. Ah...
"A 16-year-old girl from Zambia won the 2007 International Children's Peace Prize for her efforts to help educate children in her homeland, the organisation that awards the prize said. The award, which includes a £72,000 grant, was established by the Amsterdam-based KidsRights Foundatio...
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...
Geldof contributes to book in aid of hospice care I think this is a brilliant idea. From the Independent newspaper Ireland "We all have a story to tell, and while some of us get to share bits of it with the nation every Sunday, most people don't have that luxury. Actually, given that we are all leadi...
Hard to think this is nearly 18 years ago. Alan is there, and Johnny with long hair. Not sure about the othes though. Someone will know, I'm sure. http://youtube.com/watch?v=grmkmrpiXnM
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...
So much has been written about Paula Yates… luckily(?) not so much here. Nonetheless, as this forum section is here, I would like to say that I enjoyed reading Paula Yates’ books a lot!
Needless to say that as an ardent Geldof fan, there was n...
