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I recently found a recording on vhs of the 1979 Kenny Everet new years eve show which I was surprised to see contained a video for Someones Looking At You which was'nt the one on The Story Of The Boomtown Rats dvd, it had the band dressed in army clothes, does anyone know if this was an official promo or was i...

How old was Bob when he started playing guitar?

oh my gosh. the "On A Night Like This" concert is, at times, frustrating to watch due to the strange editing special effects! what's going on? Both this concert and the Hammersmith one (separate DVD) are completely muddled by these ghetto and extremely annoying little effects that sometimes domina...

I think that it is really wicked that loadz of you come from lots of different places, im really interested where everyone comes from, and im sure other people would be interested too. Im from the East of England, and i found out about the boomtown rats through my mum and an interview...

hi gang !! 2 weeks ago you said next week for new gigs and last week you said this week i know the man is a king now but can he just nip out to see his people cos she and i are still sitting here our eyes are dry but we,re bored to tears we need a geldof gig

Look for this and click.... And then you get 30 second clips of all the tracks on the best of. Best to just leave the window open while you are on this forum! Thanks Tina and Ian!

People tell me that liking the Rats was never cool, however on two occasions recently I've been asked what the first record I ever bought was. The first record I bought myself with my own money was of course a Rats album (Tonic). When I revealed this information, on both occasions, I was told this wa...

I'm into Bob Geldof of course, but i'm also into U2, their music is fantastic. i know most people my age are into all the modern music like Akon and Girls Aloud, but I personally think it's boring!Sorry to those who like it by the way!

hey! i was just wondering what everyones favourite new band is at the moment?? mine would have to be either..The Datsuns...Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club..or Death from above 1979...

Does anyone know the extra lyrics which feature on Mary of the Fourth, on the Best of the Boomtown Rats album. These lyrics are in between the lyrics, Shes heading to the pillar bar, and Well Johnny looks alright tonight....., also I was wondering if anyone knew what Bob Geldof is s...

I have been a Rat fan since 1978 when I use to live in Holy head Wales. Now I live in Malta.

Does anyone remember the rats armband, featuring the famous rat logo? It was featured on one of their early releases I think...I'm going back to 1977 here pop pickers. I remember cutting the design out of an ad in a copy of the NME or whatever, covering it in sticky-backed plastic ( seriously! original...

Hello people! Yeah, um, none of you know me but I'm here, Jules, Tina, and a few other people do from the chat room but hey, I'll get to know you all :) Anyhow, I agree with Tina on the points about the offensive contents and stuff. If you think Bob is wasting his time and all that lark, why bothe...

There seems to have been a severe case of dumming down on the message board of late. Come back Meekus all is forgiven.. Where are Arrgee, Franna and Mark Boyle when you need them most. I thought you might like information on a new publication which is a riveting read and might be an...

Sorry we didn't post the Jonathon Ross show information, but we simply did not know it was happening until it was upon us. Obviously things are moving very fast, and sometimes events overtake us a little. But Saturday night there are 2 good documentaries you may like to look at: ...

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4766882

I'm new here, my name is Samantha Baines and I'm from Canada...I just thought I had to comment that this is the most amazing album I've heard in ages. I think it is filled with so much emotion and every song is just beautiful. I'm so glad that he decided to write this one and the fans are so fortunate to have i...

Hi out there in the great space. Well I wantet to do some Volunteer work in Niger, But eigther I don't have the rigth education, or I live in the wrong country. I live here in Denmark, which is not that much invovlede in Saving anything anymore (sorry if I hurt other Danes opinion here, But Marocc...

sorry i didn't know where to put this but could someone please add me to msn (myplaceinnowhere@yahoo.co.uk) and send me bob's version of it thanks alot

Well.... what can I say? The past few weeks have been very confrontational. We have all debated, discussed and argued. But at the moment the forum seems to have gone very quiet. Is there anything that is bothering anyone? COME ON PEOPLE, LET'S DEBATE! Meekus is on holiday, Alison is on holiday, Mo...

OUT NOW The Official Live8 Book published on 1st August 2005 by Random House/Century With a foreword by Bob Geldof and over 300 colour photographs, this is the only official Live8 book to be published, and charts one of the most momentous days the world has seen in decades. For every copy sold...

Wonder if Bob knows about this? I'd be interested in seeing it? GELDOF FEATURES IN ARTIST'S WORK Next Story | Previous Story | Back to list ALISTAIR BEATON 09:00 - 30 July 2005 Poverty campaigner Sir Bob Geldof has inspired a north-east painter to turn to portraiture. Monymusk mo...

Bead For Life What a wonderful organization, and it's all about supporting the people and children of Uganda from the grass roots. They have a person based in Uganda who buys the beads from the people there, providing a steady stream of income, then more money comes in based on sales. The people with...

BBC American version has run 2 special reports about the current famine in Niger, caused by drought and locusts. They need cereals, provided by the UN. It looks like Medecins sans Frontiers is doing the job of treating the malnourished so far. How is this crisis being helped by the Live8 events? in tha...

In case you ever wondered why 'pop' music is so trashy... Sony Agrees to $10M 'Payola' Settlement By ERIN McCLAM The Associated Press Monday, July 25, 2005; 7:51 PM NEW YORK -- Recording industry titan Sony BMG Music Entertainment agreed Monday to pay $10 million and stop...

Well here goes, ....clear my throat!!! I wrote a couple of songs that would "fit"??? for the live 8 concert? Should Mr. Geldof wish to interpret these songs, He is more than welcome! Boy was that hard to do... : ) Strongerman - Written JohnT sample at http://www.rubberheaven.com/band1...

Okay, let me ask this question here. I was talking to a friend about Bob and she asked me if I know if he was tempermental. I told her that I had no idea. I wonder if anyone can fill me in with this answer. Is Bob Tempermental? To me he doesn't appear this way at all. But Hey I dont sleep in the same bed with him eit...

I was kind of caught between who was the best. I kind of know that most of you guys would say the one and only Bob Geldof, but who was second best? Or best depending on what you think? Please tell me, i would like to know your ideas. Thank you...mouse Btw...i put that U2, and Annie Le...

I am new in this forum, and I was looking around for some tour dates? and I was wondering if there where any in Scandinavian area? Have a great day out there in this great space :) WindBlower

i am yet to go to on of bob's gigs.

so i woz just wondering what they were like ie. standing up, sitting down

Hello Yeah, I was wondering if anyone in these forums are teens, or kids etc, as I am. I also want to get to know people on the forum. So hi everybody! Abigail xox

This test only has one question, but it's a very important one. By giving an honest answer, you will discover where you stand morally. The test features an unlikely, completely fictional situation in which you will have to make a decision. Remember that your answer needs to be honest, y...

How old was Bob when he started boomtown rats? Just wondering......

South Africa's Council of Churches (SACC) is sending 6000 blankets and 37 tons of food to Zimbabwe in hope of helping thse displaced by Robert Mugabe's recent "cleaning" of unproductive neighborhoods in mostly Harare area. Any word on other agencies such as those involved in Live8 sending assista...

That creative meek and mild so and so from the beautiful island of Hawaii, Meekus has now produced a new Geldof website for your perusal. You can access the site at http://www.bob-geldof.tk Meekus is on a three and a half week vacation in the US at present, I am looking forward to his ret...

This Saturday, the 30th of July Death Before Decaf is: Coffee . Espresso . Tea . Yerba Mate Iced Coffee . Sweet Treats . Hot Foods Milk Shakes . Chai . Vegan Options Games . Free Int...

Hey All, I saw an advert in last month's Sky magazine about a TV show to be shown in April called 'Inside the Teenage Mind' that would be presented by Peaches. The only thing was, they didn't say what channel it was on or when it was on (stupid, huh?). I was just wondering if any of you guys knew? I've sea...

I know you love my posts, whether informative or thought-provoking. But for the next 3 1/2 weeks, I'll be on a family vacation from the home in Hawaii to make a huge loop on mainland USA. Until I return, keep your posts clean. And most importantly, Stay Groovy!

hello

..did anyone manage to go the oxegen festival in killdare at the start of this month?? if so what was it like?? i didnt get to go

but the line up seemed to be really really good!!!

He's on Airport on BBC 1 this Thursday at 8 pm... (21 July).

Bob is appearing at the hay festival on sat. 4th june 8.30pm in the copella marquee, talking about africa commissions, the G8, and launches his book Geldof in africa. booking hay box office 08709901299 ( i've just booked tickets, see you there, kaz)

During the build up to the Live 8 concerts, everything here at bobgeldof.info was manic. We were getting around 1000 eamils each day, all had to be looked at, most to be actioned. Quite a few of them frankly were just binned. But one caught our eye from our fellow webber, Eddy Valdemeri at t...

enough is enough. They're at it again. Our security services know who some of these murderers are. Taking the p*** comes to mind. Both MI6 and the CIA, like all countries, have their 'dirty tricks' depts. Why don't they use them to their full extent and rid the world of the parasites. No doubt other br...

Does anyone know is Bob is planing any tours soon? I went to Norway, live in sweden, to see him in 2003 and it was amayzing, cant waite to see him again!!! it would be cool if he playde at Roskilde festival.

COMPETITION TO WIN A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL LIVE8 BOOK How easy is this? In which park was the London Live8 Concert held? A. Green Park B. Regents Park C. Hyde Park Email your answer to geldofinfo@msn.com The competition will close on 1st August, when we will draw a winner from the correct answ...

Do you agree with making poverty history? If so, do you understand the consequences of making poverty history. If this happens alot of things will occur in the next 50 years if africa becomes a developed continent e.g. less people will die so theres a huge risk of overpopulation, more and more o...

was it just me or did anyone else think there were better artists that could of opened and closed live 8...Elton John...Annie Lennox...Pink Floyd..The Who..for example? i was shocked to see that U2 only preformed once..and that was singin with paul macarney...personally i thought U2 should of pre...

Dear Forum, I am seeking the help of any member who can help put me in contact with Mr Geldof. This an genuine inquiry and if anyone here can help me please contact me via my email addy. chefkevin1@hotmail.com Regards Kevin Ashton

Hi to everybody!!! My name is Mary and I'm Italian. I would like to know whether to contact Bob Geldof. I have to be able to meet him.I have to speak to him of very important things.f you know his telephone number or his address or his e-mail address to which I can address my letters, please...

so..in 1977 the rats were on Marcs show, playing Lookin' after no. 1..(it's on the best of dvd, but maybe I don't have to tell you...

) Does anyone know if they did an interview too, or did they just come on to do that song? Just asking, incase anyone has the full video

..o...

has anyone actually read this book? I haven't, but...maybe I should? review, anyone?

May you live long and prosper in the afterlife.

I feel realy angry and sat at the moment and an page like this gives some hope specially what mister geldof is doing for the people who need foot ore attension, I am angry an sad becouse off a lot off politians they dont care they disite things and ordinary people have to pay with the...

Hi all, not been on for a couple of days due to a slight accident. Skint knees and elbows, and no i wasn't drunk!!!!. My father-in-law was doing work in the shed with a blowtorch. My daughter was sitting on the patio chair and i was standing with the dog outside the hut. And gues...

I went to see REM in Hyde Park yesterday (anyone else there?). They were absolutely superb, the only thing was I couldn't see anything not even the screen too much. There was a gold circle, and you only had to pay £5 extra for it. But we only found out about this too late and couldn't get an upgrade. The...

I've been in Seattle for over a week at the Western States Youth Gathering, for Lutherans living in the western states (go figure). Now I have returned. If anyone wants to duke it out, I'm ready for you.

Here's something: "Meeks idea of exclusive club is everything that bob stands against", "You...

any one know how much revenue was generated by the live aid concert and advertising , and how much get too the people its aimed at?(tell me please)

, amd the last one caused more death than it prevented

-- Edited by blake at 03:08, 2005-07-11

hey..just wondering...where everyone is going for their summer holidays this year?

I finally got a chance to see Ozomatli (Los Angeles based) in NYC last week. Amazing, ecstatic, jumping up and down, dancing, singing in a language I don't understand, throwing my fists in the air and pumping em like I just don't care kind of show. Absolutely soaked in sweat ...

MP nominates Geldof for Nobel CNN International - USA OSLO, Norway (Reuters) -- A Norwegian member of parliament nominated Irish rocker and charity champion Bob Geldof on Wednesday for the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize ... See all stories on this topic

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The Band Aid/Live Aid/ Live 8 thread was no doubt started to allow those who wished to express their opinion on these subjects. Given that Live 8 was related to G8, it was obvious that some people would disagree with Bob Geldolf's "million" call to Edinburgh. Now, I can understand the Administrator...

yeah, I AM starting another thread..

realised that we know (sort of) where we live, our favorite/least favorite rats/bob songs, bands and stuff...ah, but do we know which hobbies we have? So, do you lovely forumers have any hobbies? What would you do on a day off? *Cough* I'll go first..art.....

Has anybody read this book? It came out the same day as the London Bombings and is about...terrorists bombing London (at an Arsenal V's Chelsea football match). I saw it on Saturday and thought it sounded interesting - it's written mostly in first person narrative ..from a lady who loses her husban...

Hi, Good news for US fans of Sir Bob...

For those of you in America - don't miss getting Sir Bob's new book right now on his travels in Africa, go to www.Amazon.UK. You can get it for ~ $14.00 US and have it delivered in about 7-10 days for an additional ~$10.00. FYI. O'...

Unfortunately, I can't get BBC1! But I really, really wanna see the series! Does anyone know, if there will be a DVD sometime? Or can someone tape it for me? Thank you!

Hi I am new here just wondering if bob comes here on the fourm?

It's been a terrible couple of weeks with the Edinbugh, Stirling etc riots. Lets hope Africa will benefit from the G8. Then to top it all, the London bombings. I now think it's maybe time to lighten the mood a bit? Who wants a discussion, debate, oh to hell, who wants a fight? Oeokosko!!!!! Kermit agai...

Here is how MTV did it. 20 secs (no joke - 20 secs combined) highlights of u2 and coldplay, then go to 7 minutes of ads (incuding a 2 minute making of the new ****ing Michael Bay Movie), then cut to self congratulatory vj's talking about history for 5 minutes before some quick music highli...

I write to Peaches quite often and in our last email she told me for her new documentary she is touring America (N.Y.C., Texas, L.A., O.C.) and after this she will be going to Spain with her boyfriend of over a year and a half (DJ Llewelwyn Graves) and her entire family for a month or two. So if you are...

http://cnn.netscape.cnn.com/ns/news/stor...RTR&;coview=BRUSSELS, July 11 (Reuters) - European Union states that have not adopted EU rules aimed at reducing noise in crowded cities will face court action if they fail to act s...

My heart goes out to the people in London this morning.

It's still unclear whether the attacks were related to the G8 meeting, but it sure looks to me like a repeat of the Madrid attacks. More details on CNN. To our London friends, please drop us a line to let us know you're home safe...

What's the difference between Veteran and Senior member? And why should you have ratings at all? seems a little odd or is it just me? regards The Septic One member rating (person)

-Meekus -Oeokosko Both has been very hurtful in their dealings with people who find them to be communists.

http://www.fco.gov.uk/Files/kfile/PostG8_Gleneagles_Communique.pdf

http://www.bbcamerica.com/about/contactus_suggestion.jsp

I certainly want this message board to continue, so here's a copy of the "Posting Guidelines". These can be accessed through the link in the bottom left-hand corner of every 'New Topic' message ... POSTING GUIDELINES This forum is intended to provide an atmosphere of open commu...

Geldof In Africa - out now Bob Geldof celebrates the glories of Africa and its diverse peoples in a stunningly illustrated book tracking his journey across the continent. Provocative, informative, funny, poignant and endlessly entertaining, Geldof supplies his own unique take on this extrao...

Is this a democratic or dictorial society. You say that we can express our opinions as long as we are not offensive, which I agree with. Now..... if we say anything about 'sir' bob, are we going to get banned? A lot of people totally disagree with 'sir' bob's views and should be allowed to say why (not of...

Not only is the Live8 concert raising awareness to pauverty, it is raising the vibrational frequency of our world. Instead of bringing the worst out in people through rioting and protesting, we bring out the best by apealing to the governments of the most oppulent countries of o...

From another website: For all of you North American viewers who were disgusted by the MTV/VH1 coverage of the Live8 show - there's hope. After receiving a flood of complaints from viewers regarding the Live8 coverage, MTV/VH1 sent out a press release today announcing they will air 10 consecutive...

Just heard on the news that Geldof has axed himself from the live 8 playlist because he apparently doesnt sell enough records to justify sharing the stage with the likes of Madonna. Im finding it hard to see his reasoning behind this, and I know that the media has given a bit of a hard time...

From another website: I receive a trade magazine for video retailers. (I'm not a video retailer, and it's a long, boring story how I came to receive the magazine.) I also get email updates from them. Here's an article I thought had a lot of interesting information about the upcoming Live 8 DVD releas...

This is such late notice, but I thought is was worth a try. I've just found that Channel 9 is broadcasting more Live8 highlights tonight, Saturday 9 July, between 9:20 - 11.30 AEST. The blurb says "features new footage from last weekend's musical and political event." On the other hand, it also...

Reactions from Bono and Geldof to G8 Summit GLENEAGLES, Scotland, July 8 The following reactions by Bono and Bob Geldof were released today: Reaction from Bono, lead singer of U2 and co-founder of DATA (Debt AIDS Trade Africa): "A mountain has been climbed only to reveal high peaks north of us...

Bob has just done The Great Song of Indifference and Rat Trap and called himself an old man

He has just introduced the Thrills. I'm assuming this is live as in right now!!

is there any chance will have a new album by Sir Bob ?

In the event anyone is interested, Luther Vandross' funeral is being carried live NOW (Friday July 8, 5:17pm UK time) (audio only on the web) by local TV news station NY1. To find the audio stream, go to http://ny1.com/feed/ny1liveaudio.ram If for some reason that doesn't work, you can get it by cl...

July 7, 2005, 4:14 PM EDT Bruised by harsh criticism and soft ratings, MTV executives Wednesday acknowledged missteps in their broadcast of last weekend's Live 8 concerts and hinted that they might retool the program and show it again. Some kind of do-over is "not the craziest idea," said MTV Exec...

Check out some amazing shots of the crowd, the city and the whole event!! at: www.fourthfloorphotography.com

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If so, STOP posting offensive/abusive messages. yeah, yeah, freedom of speech, tell it to the birds. Go and start your own forum. There used to be a I hate Geldof forum. Start another. www.sparklit.com Post there. This forum exists mainly down to the goodwill of a lot...

As you may Know. (for the people who have the savy to watch TV) There has been trouble in Edinburgh. Now let me think, what idiots said that there would be no trouble!!! Ok, only a COUPLE OF HUNDRED, have caused sh... But this is only the beginning. How dare you do gooders say that nothing would happen! Wel...

Has anyone seen this movie? If so, what did you think of it, and of Geldof's performance in it? -- Edited by MMbullybuddyGP at 15:27, 2005-02-16

Well, I know that it's quite problematic to discuss the following problem on a day like today, having the latest newspaper in front of me with people celebrating Olympia 2012 in the streets while there's nothing left of that when you turn on the TV screen less than 24 hours later... Still, I'd li...

Again i agree wholeheartedly with Allison, and again, i like her, do feel that there is going to be a lot of trouble, not only in Edinburgh but all over Scotland. I feel i must quote a reader of the Edinburgh Evening News. She has a Zimbabwean friend who said "Do they ever ask what the African...

Was at the Royal Highland Show in Edinburgh at the weekend and they had invited the Masaii warrior troupe to perform. They gave a brilliant talk about their culture and performed a number of dances / songs. Afterwards they had beadwork items for sale - made by the families and friends of the 10 people th...

which musician, or band, dead or alive, would you really like mr Geldof working with? hmm....If forced I would say Tom Waits and then....Frank Zappa.. Don't know if the late, but great, FZ liked the rats, probably not, but think about it. Frank was very skilled and wrote fantastic lyrics, and B...

http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/spiegel/0,1518,363663,00.html

I, like the vast majority of people will be saddened by the events in London today and our condolences to the families who have lost loved ones. Terrorism of any form (whether on the streets of London today, Madrid last year, in Uganda or Zimbabwe) should no...

Sir Bob Geldof was caught in the middle of the stand-off in a van as he tried to reach the Balmoral Hotel, where he is understood to be staying ahead of tonight's Live8 show at Murrayfield. He had to be escorted out of the melee by police. (according to the Evening News website - note he didn't stay at t...