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Does anyone know if there's a limit on the amount of saved PMs? Or how to tell how many you have? I'm wondering if I need to spend some time cleaning them out, or not.
A question which my friend Steve meant to ask Bob when he met him on Monday.
Why does he play a right handed guitar and strum it from bottom up, instead of playing a left handed guitar? Would that not be easier? Steve knows a lot about guitars you see. Maybe Bob is the only one to answer that o...
hi....
I know that without seeing this film in the first place I probably wouldn't have known who bob, and the rats, are....are there any else who discovered Bob through the Wall?
great movie too, though watching it too often might really bring you down...
For those of you who live within easy travelling distance of Tamworth UK, you may like to know about a festival Tina and I have organised for this weekend. Here are the details: This is taken direct from the press release, so forgive anythings that looks a bit odd. The show I am particularly thinking of i...
http://news.scotsman.com/politics.cfm?id=2942006
Organiser of Live 8 in attack on Bob Geldof
BART DICKSON
THE organiser of the Edinburgh Live 8 concert has launched a scathing attack on Bob Geldof.
Pete Irvine, the founder of Unique Events, said his dealings with Geldof had...
My copy arrived this morning. I had a quick flick through. It is a lovely looking book and the photos really capture all the beautiful array of colours found around Africa. I've yet to read it but I'm looking forward to here. Nice one Bob
I Don't Like Mondays has reached 175 in the Virgin all time top 500 and Rat Trap no 470.
Mondays beats literally hundreds of serious classics, which still get played regularly. Doesn't that show those who control play lists that people still do want to listen to the Rats? :big...
Does anyone have the Dustin/Geldof version of Rat Trap?
And while we're at it Fairytale of New York (with Dervla Kirwan) ????
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dustin_the_Turkey
After James and The Strokes (and obviously Razorlight!)
[ and Pulp!
'Oddly, the chorus of "A Little Soul", where he sings "You look like me..." sounds EXACTLY like old Boomtown Ratshttp://ilx.wh3rd.net/thread.php?msgid=3169412 ;Like the Boomtown Rats f...
... so no more Band Aid/Live Aid/Live 8 forum? No more Charity & Justice link? And no more send Tony B. Liar a card message?
http://www.bobgeldof.info/index.html
Coming soon - IG & BG Shoot from the Lip
sounds interesting.
&nb...
Hi, if you are a Radio Freedom member, or go to 365 direct you can listen to Bob while you blogg...
http://www.live365.com/stations/allovertheplace
http://www.live365.com/stations/stingermedia
These stations plays Bob music - there's one or two others. Hopefully in...
i've just watched the 2005 greatest tv moments and the moments nominated for july/sep were the ashes, live 8, elephant diaries and something else ..... Elephant diaries won !!!! i mean the diaries were really nice and everything but don't you think live 8 was a bit more.... spectacular?
This appeared in my inbox today and I thought I'd share it:
TO ALL THE KIDS
WHO SURVIVED the
1930's 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's !! and a bit of advice for those born later
First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they
were pregnant.
... < /P>
Bad news about uploading the CD - can't change the format without "pirate" so Tiny won't let me. So no music for his site unless Tina and Ian can send some mp3s over as well. Or maybe Bob ll stick up eyepods or something. Failing that I might go down to the Celtic Club in Surry Hills he...
According to Chris, at the Rats fansite, J K Rowling is a huge Rats fan and indeed saw them live in her youth. Good for her. Don't you think Bob would be a great wizard in the next H.P. film-wouldn't even need any make-up, would he?
I just got the DVD yesterday, but $!@#@! it's a @!$!@# Region 2, so I can only watch it on my PC, but whatever.
The live version of "Someone's Looking At You" and "A Hold of Me" are incredible. "Diamond Smiles" video is the only really good video IMO, but the others are really funny and feature great musi...
This came from the Live8 site, you can download a podcast of a Geldof interview, all about the making of Live8 and Bob's feelings about it etc.
http://www.brain-damage.co.uk/news/0511042.html
Hi,
does anyone know where to find the video of Bob`s press conference where he launched the new DVD ? I have already seen it on the live 8- site, but it is not there any more !
The length is approx. 25 min. and it was really quite interesting, a fascinating, charming Bob as always !!
Hi, I'm looking for the 2004 interview that Bob had with Peter Florence, the Hay festival director, on Friday 28 May . I couldn't find it on the official festival website. Can anyone help me?
Thanks!
Gloria
The last time I saw the Rats live was at Live Aid, which was apt. Being 19 and with my then girlfriend I am not ashamed to admit that I was overcome with emotion. I kinda knew that it would be the last time I saw them live. I was so proud when they played Mondays and when Drag me Down was played we were the o...
I thought I'd start a thread for us all to wish Bob a good Christmas.
I just wanted to wish Bob and all his family a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and the same for the New Year.
Hello all! I've been a member of the forum for a while but due to not much internet access I don't get to log on much. However earlier this week I was logged on & I see there are people requesting the playlist from Vicar street gig. I was lucky enough to get a copy after the gig.
It reads as...
Because the idol is your face I have become an idolator Because the wine is from your cup I have become a drunkard In the existence of your love I have become non existant This non existence linked to you Is better than all existence
I long to sing your praises But stand a mute In the agony of your...
At last, I have found a way to share these Perth pics with you. I hope this works. They were taken by myself and a friend, Steve and I think they are very good. If anyone wants to use them, fine.
Tell me what you think
Go to http://photos.wanadoo.co.uk/album/2243488You dont need to buy them of...
Musically this is the complete other end of the spectrum, but the theme of the 2006 Edinburgh Tattoo will be Africa. They are doing their own little bit, through the one universal language of music to keep Africa highlighted. There are singers and dancers coming over and the finale will be a cast of 700...
Here is some where we can wish bob a very merry christmas and a happy new year you never know he might come on here to have a read i know other singers go on to there sites forums and read there christmas wishes
well if you are reading bob i wish you and everyone close to you a very very merry christmas and a ha...
It looks like another "Best Of" cd is on the way.Entitled 20th Century Masters,The Millennium Collection.It seems like this is an American cd but as of yet no tracks are listed.It might contain songs like "Up All Night" and "Rain". Oh yes,release date is the 12th of July.
"An also-ran Irish punk" are the words used to describe our Bob, by the Express music critic Chris Goodman in yesterday's Sunday Express. This has really got my dander up! Are we going to stand back and let him get away with it? Of course not. I suggest as many letters as possible should wing their...
http://www.pogues.com/Print/geldof_essay_2005.html
(there's a lot more, but to cap it off)
The words tumble and catch, the tunes grip, the band plays and being Irish in the 21st Century makes a sense denied me in those long years past in Ireland itself. This is the noise of a connected Ireland...
Do what to can to record this!
Teardrop Explodes - Guildford Civic Hall 1981 The Teardrop Explodes are from Liverpool , one of a new generation of bands at the forefront in the renaissance of a city which has brought the world some great music. The band dates back to 1977 and their first r...
Hi all!
Just to let everyone know that I've written up a detailed gig review of Bob's recent Hull date on the 1st December which can now be read on the homepage of www.thisisull.com if you would like to go across there and have a look.
Does anybody know of any way in which I could bring the review to the a...
Perth was really rocking last night. They have probably never seen anything like it before and will not see it again for a long time. One of the band went to the wrong airport and nearly did not make it, boy did he get a ribbing all night! Bob had a two hour set and had us singing, clapping, cheering an...
Listen to this! Brilliant!
http://www.jcbsong.co.uk/
And watch the video, charming!
http://www.jcbsong.co.uk/jcbvideo.asp
Would have put it in track of the day, but it's very important that this single hits number one.
Must Stop Westlife
Must Stop Westlife
Must Stop W...
Don't forget to vote for Rat Trap and Mondays in whatever radio station's all time top 500. I've voted for them both on Virgin. Hope to see them both fair well.
Idea 1:
got a great Beatles one a few years ago with all the album covers. 6 Rats albums and 4 geldof albums would make 10 months, and throwing in the Best of and anthology would make the round dozen without having to resort to the singles (save that for next time )
Idea 2:
And for the Geldof st...
I dont know about you guys, but i totally love playing their music not just listening to it. I play the piano, and guitar or bass. Which ever. I was wondering whether you could put some tabs on here, or at least some guitar chords to play. This might inspired people to play the music. Ive played diamond smi...
Ever heard of Herbie crichlow?? Not many have ..unless your a bob geldof or paul macartney type. Chances are you probably never will if the music industry has its way.
Herbert "Herbie" Crichlow has been writing music for over 15 years and has sold over 120 million records world wide. Born in the U....
Lots of new things for Geldof collectors to look at. Posters, flyers, signed official photos etc, etc. All you need to do is look at the merch section on www.bobgeldof.info
Also, calendars, what a groovy idea. It will be put into action for the festive season 2006 Ian
you can find my photos from the Dublin gig here: my Flickr site
some of them didn't turn out great, but I blame my camera... I'm hoping to invest in a better one soon. I don't like watermarking my photos, so please do...
Did anyone hear this in the SE of the UK? My sister heard it in SW London.
For those outside the UK, there has been a big explosion (more than one) around 6 am this morning in an oil depot. It is not being treated as a terrorist attack, it would seem it was some kind of accident/failure. A number of people...
would anyone have any idea where I could find lyrics to this? I'm trying to jot them down but I'm not sure if I'm right :)
actually, if there are any Bob/Rats lyrics sites around at all, that'd be really good - I find that most of them don't have everything. maybe we should do our own...
At this site you can see some truely amazing works of art, involving anamorphic street paintings.
Specifically, check out the Make Poverty History painting, seen her...
Well we made it to London, and survived 2 days of driving around, on the wrong side of the car AND the wrong side of the street! We arrived at Heathrow at 7AM on Tuesday morning, and rented a car to go visit the country side. After a few too many going around on the roundabouts and a few close call almost going...
LIMITED EDITION OF 200 SIGNED BOB GELDOF POP ART PRINTS
You may have seen this image on various auction sites including Ebay. But we have combined forces with Studio House to produce a one off special item for this website for Christmas. The original hand painted poster art t...
Actor Christopher Eccleston has filmed a series of news reports for BBC about the tsunamiin Asia. It shows him in the area of Aceh, meeting with local.they show one every morning, yesterdays was at 7.40 and today it was 7.20, on breakfast.i've found both films really interesting.has anyone e...
Any other U2 fans have this yet? I know Franna is a U2.com member, like me, so... did'ja get it?
Thoughts?
I like it, and it's a nice companion to previous Propaganda holiday cd gifts from U2 (Melon and Hasta La Vista, Baby), but like those, there's nothing really really spectacular on it.&n...
looking in the ABC of Geldof topic today, I came to think of a little book called The Gashlycrumb tinies, by Edward Gorey....it's quite brilliant! you can look through the entire book right here: http://g4.iburn.com/gashly/ (only one sentence/ page, so maybe it's more looking than r...
Scottish actor Ewan Macgregor is now an ambassador for UNICEF and has just spent 6 harrowing days in Malawi, higlighting the plight of children with Aids. I have seen his report on TV and he was obviously very moved by what he saw. Good luck Ewan, hope you can make a difference, no matter how small.
The Times They Are A-Changin': Dylan turns tables to become DJhttp://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/news/article333252.eceDylan, 64, is set to breathe life into his latest incarnation next March, when he will begin a weekly, hour-long show presenting music apparently selected b...
A wee smile for everyone for Christmas. After I got home from the Perth concert, about 1am, I emailed a review of the gig to my local radio station, hoping they would mention it the following day. Sure enough, when I was driving to work, about 7.45am the same morning with my eyes pro...
http://politics.guardian.co.uk/backbench/story/0,,1518875,00.htmlGeldof faces perhaps the greater challenge, negotiating between sell-out chumminess with Mr Blair on one hand and meaningless rock-star idealism on the other. He does this by claiming to be emba...
All of the old mailing lists are now scrapped. The site will undergo some changes again in the new year. But until then, if you are interested in receiving advance information on Bob's touring commitments worldwide in 2006, you need to register on the Live Appearances - Tour Dates secti...
Review to follow, just too knackered right now.
I've got loads of great pictures.
Not just two for Leicester, Here's the set list for now.
1. indiff
2. love or
3. Sex thing
4. Pouring rain
5. Hippy angel
6. Beat of the night
7. Happiness
8. When the night
9. Harvest
10. Sc...
Has Bob had plastic surgery? He looks different this last year...
Not sure I like how quickly this site ages yer. I've already become and old age veteran...
Anyone else going?
The "Culture" supplement in the Irish edition of the Sunday Times has a photo and a nice little article about the Vicar Street gig in the section which gives the concert listings.
I was reading this message posted by admin:
"I note there are a few messages directly addressed to Bob Geldof, but as far as I know he never looks at the board.
If you want to contact Bob, try geldof@msn.com apparently all messages are vetted and those that are most apt are passed on t...
On the spine the title is given as Loudmoth(sic).
I Don't Like Mondays
This is the World Calling
Rat Trap
The Great Song of Indifference
Love Or Something
Banana Republic
Crazy
The Elephant's Graveyard
Someone's Looking at You
She's So Modern
House On Fire
The Beat of th...
Yes, that's right - I hear from me mates at Bondi FM (www.bondifm.com.au) that Bob's stoking and toking it up at the Byron Bay Blues Fest in... Byron Bay! Down Under. Interesting.
On air recently (we were talking about this the other day, lack of airplay) some young american a...
Thought this album was very poor,not a good track on it. But i love Bob and will by any old tripe he churns out.
<<<< NOT ArrGee, but may as well keep the topic open >>>>> -- Edited by ArrGee at 17:27, 2005-03-21-- Edited by Tina McBain at 17:19, 2005-10-04
can somebody please tell me if there is a performance of Bob Geldof in London in January 2006, i would really like to know, the thing is that i intend to come specially to London for the show and as you all know flight tickets are not cheap, thank's.
why so many! i cant go to anymore this side of xmas myself but for all the people that have bought tickets and booked hotels it must be a nightmare!! come on gang throw us a bone!!   &n...
I've clocked up 28 years! Can you believe that? Do I feel old!
It's not a competition, just being nosy - obviously the teenagers amongst us haven't even been around that long.
We should all the weeks/years/months and see how many we have collectively - fan years.
:wink...
These guys are something else!
http://www.nme.com/news/franz-ferdinand/21579
Franz Ferdinand in hospital!
Art rockers play intimate gig in children's hospital
Franz Ferdinand visited the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital on Monday night (November 21) to pla...
I was watching the Rats dvd last night and I noticed that Bob seems to be wearing the same baggy trousers .If you see the concert from the In The Long Grass Tour and the Self Aid concert it looks like he is wearing the same trousers..Nice one Bob.
Here is the Scotsman review from Perth. Most of it is a load of rubbish . Bob has an uneasy relationship with the press at the best of times and this guy probably went with his preconceived ideas and intent on bringing that b*****d Geldof down a peg ot two. I mean, just look at the first line. I...
The Second Coming -- W. B. Yeats
Turning and turning in the widening gyre The falcon cannot hear the falconer; Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold; Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world, The blood-dimmed tide is loosed, and everywhere The ceremony of innocence is drowned; The best lack all co...
After the Gateshead gig, I went over to the merchandise counter. I noticed that there was a note suggesting that you could buy cds of unreleased material. I questioned wether this was Geldof solo or Rats. It was his solo work, but it was sold out.
Any chance that I can buy through this web site???
Just wondering..what's everyone's favourite picture of Bob? I like the pic that's my avatar, the Crazy single picture and the black and white picture where Bob's looking at his guitar..I think iluvbobgeldof has it as their avatar.
Earlier this week I made an animated Bob wallpaper for my mobile,...
&nb...
To you all. 
I just wanted to wish Bob and all his family a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas and the same for the New Year.
Oh yes,release date is the 12th of July.
