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hello..just came to think of something, do any of you know anything about the sales figures for Bob's soloalbums? which album has sold most copies and stuff like that? thanks

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Hi, just to say well done again, Bob, a true believer in the dignity of human beings. A continuing inspiration to us all.

soo..I was born two years after Live Aid, so I don't really remember it...but most of you were around at the time, right? Were you there? at Wembley or JFK stadium? If you were, what was the best part? from watching the dvd I obviously liked Queen alot, and the ever fantastic Bowie, but also, I real...

Hi Everyone! My name is Trista and i love this site. I was wondering if anyone here likes the brilliant and legendary band, 'Motley Crue' and has seen their GREAT show at 'LIVE 8' in Canada!? Thanks.

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hi me and my boyfriend are just having a little dispute over bob geldofs taste in clothing. my b-friend says he only wears designer gear however i think a man of his character and determination to lead us into the next century, in a world were people have their basic health needs m...

What a fantastic Birthday party! WOOOHOOO! Hope you're having a great one. Hugs and Kisses

THEY ARE BRILLIANT for an opening ACT..... It´s 20 years after LIVE AID and its their 40th ANNIVERSARY in 2005 - STATUS QUO COME ON BOB...I KNOW YOU LIKE QUOOOOOOOO ;) I saw you actually on a QUODOCU :) lets rock

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One very strange thing about the official website live8live.com is that there is NOWHERE any contact button to get in touch with the officials or at least the webmaster. Especially concerning the online presence of Live8, there are several things which are absolutely not suitably put for the prese...

http://www.petitiononline.com/BanMTV/petition.html.

Dear All, I am sickend by the comments I have read on this forum by members who have rubbished the efforts made and have made critisism to the event which will in no doubt make changes to this world to "make poverty history". I joined this forum to give praise to "Sir Bob" and hoped to join a majority of peop...

Here at bobgeldof.info HQ we have our nose to the grind trying to answer the 100's of emails, about the Live 8 gig, mostly congratulatory. A few rather nasty and cynical. Of course it was a great day for Bob and the many accolades being poured onto his shoulders are totally founded. But t...

We are thinking of taping the whole show, but it will be messy (i.e. over two tapes) and not official, just wondering if there might be a DVD brought out sometime soon? I'd rather have something official and DVD.

I have been watching the concert on TV (along with no doubt half the population!) and I salute Bob for that. Edinburgh has welcomed the protesters and (as I've said all along), as long as they respect those who work and live here, there should hopefully be no violence. We want the world leaders at the G...

hey guys i took some pics yesterday while i was in the front row!!! well i was in the front row until they decided to add a pit! but it was still amazing! PHILADELPHIA LIVE 8 PICS!

We are currently updating the site. Myself and Suzanne in Australia are working flat out. I understand you have been experiencing problems getting into this forum. Well the link is only working from within the news page. Sorry about this, it is being looked at as we speak....

From the transcript of Chris Evans interviewing Bono on BBC Radio 2 shortly before Bono went on stage for Live 8. Chris Evans: So, listen, you've got to shoot off in a minute. Thanks for popping in. A message for people listening around the world this afternoon. Bono: I think getting ou...

I can't wait for this series to start next week, the book is excellent.

...unless you watched the USA's coverage of the event. It was a complete mess. It never showed anything from Rome, Cornwall, or Moscow except for a one minute montag, and that was pitiful at best. It showed Berlin twice, Barrie once, Paris once, Tokyo once, and Johannesburg once. Besides this...

Hallo family! I'm new here, got the site address from the Spanish radiostation and couldn't resist to sign-in. Got to say, I feel very happy about the Life8 concerts! I really jump for happyness and wanted to say thank you to you Bob and also to Elton and all the other participationg musicians and p...

LIVE8 TODAY

Im really xited! i cant wait.

Does anyone know exactly what time it starts and finishes? Im desperate to know the actual times!

Is anyone here (well obviously) as exited as me? Thats a dumb question, as you all love that sorta th...

dear friends i have the honour to tell you that there is a cure for all disease how i must ell you later in the meantime enjoy the worldwide festivals have tons of fun with your loved ones and make sure to not harm anyone as we expect a few riots we have a securtity allert dont worry our best agents and tha...

To make poverty History we all need to contribute not just ONCE A year by selling afew '000' tickets ( no disrespect .. every little counts) ; TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERNCE we all need to contribute on DAILY BASES ..... What do you think?? Does it make se...

They rock, and I'm sure that they believe in the cause of Live 8. That and the fact of them still being together is awesome. So why not?

I WAS SOOO DESPERATE TO WIN SOME TICKETS TO LIVE8, AND it meant a lot to me. I suppose i could watch it on T.V but the atmosphere im certain would be a lot different! IT WOULD BE ELECTRIC! Anyone here not win tickets, they were desperate for? please give me your answ...

hey guys im in philly and visited the site today and took some pics so here they are LIVE 8 -- Edited by ndtechie05 at 22:16, 2005-06-30

I was at a friends house one friday evening when the show "Fridays" came on . "Fridays" was a Saturday night live kind of comedy show . The musical guest was none other than "The Boomtown Rats". They Played the song "I Dont Like Mondays" and I was hooked . I remember thinking that the singer looked like he w...

Remember to play "Nothing Happened Today" at least once today. And watch News At Ten if you're really wanting to check nothing did happen today. (So far incidentally the weather here has been fair, then turned cold & started to rain. Hmmm) And if your next door neighbour is called Harold Ho...

Ian wrote: On the internet you can watch the Live 8 concerts live and on demand, along with behind-the-scenes stuff, during and after the concerts on July 2nd, by logging on to aolmusic.com, who will be providing free streaming coverage of all the shows. With no live free-to-air coverage of Live...

...then why do you even come to this forum? I do not understand how so many people can be against the event, the protest in Edinburgh, the selection of artists to perform, etc...and while I do respect a person's right to opinions, I can not comprehend the problems that people have with Bob's decision...

I won tickets but did not get them yet!!!! Anybody else who didn't get the tickets? What can I do? Heeeelp!

Just reworked some of the lyrics for... A DAY IN THE LIFE I read the news today oh, boy About a plucky man who gave them aid And though the news was rather good Well I just had to cry I saw the photograph Trapped in a prison of poverty Nobody noticed them still dying A crowd of people stood and stared T...

I looked in just now, and it's all changed. Looks great, just one thing, couldn't obviously spot a link to this forum and got in through my saved link. Where is!

ANARCHY at the G8 More than 100,000 people, including the most determined activists and protesters on the planet, will descend on Edinburgh and the Gleneagles Hotel as the leaders of the richest countries gather to decide the fate of nations. At the G8 summit in Genoa four years ago widespread rio...

From the BBC website (asking people their opinions on G8) Developing countries don't need aid but trade. Alex, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia We say keep your money and leave us alone. You are the main reason for our conflict and poverty. We know what you mean by good governance - an African leader who wi...

Live 8 musical apartheid/segregation? Bob Geldof’s critics are apparently STILL not satisfied. They are describing the Cornwell gig as being a Micky Mouse 'token black concert.' - segregated away from London "The irony is that all the white acts will be playing in London, t...

EMI secures DVD rights to Live 8 concerts The EMI Group PLC has secured the DVD rights to this weekend's Live 8 concerts after agreeing to pay several million pounds upfront to the event's organisers. Live 8 is likely to be released on DVD in November. Details such as price have yet to be set.

Hello, hello? Why is it that I'm getting my Geldof news from the U2 fan community? As found there: June 14, 2005 Don't blink: the world is tilting on its axis Bob Geldof As long as Tony Blair doesn’t back down, he has an historic chance to make poverty history in Africa A YEAR AG...

Does anyone know if Status Quo will be opening this years concert? If their not then do you know who it will or might be?

Who does Sir Bob think he is? He has told our prime minister Paul Martin, that if Canada isn't willing to commit to giving Africa what he thinks we should give, that Mr. Martin should stay home and not attend the G8 summit. Does Mr. Geldof pay taxes in canada? NO HE DOES NOT!!! The fact is, good people, that...

Geldof gate-crashes and James Brown and Joss Stone rip it up with Jonathan Ross Friday 1 July on BBC ONE (repeated on BBC THREE on Sunday 3 July) On the eve of Live 8,Bob Geldof gatecrashes Friday Night with Jonathan Ross to introduce an all-star line-up for the last show in the current run. In a rare...

LIVE 8 - TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS UPDATE LATEST UPDATES: 29th June 2005 We've received a number of enquiries from people worldwide, eager to know how they can tune in to the Live 8 concert in London, on July 2nd, 2005. The objective is to have the Live 8 concerts, taking place around the world...

Bobby Seale, founding chairman of the Black Panther Party, would like to speak briefly at the Live 8 in Philadelphia. If any of the organizers are reading this, please post back and we can arrange putting you in contact.

hi, this doesnt really have anything to do with anything really but can someone please tell me how you get your picture under your name. Do you have to be a special member of something? Thanks xxx

Hi, does anyone of you got this concert? It happened in June 1990 and was used to be some sort of UK Promo. But guess that it was aired some time ago in TV. I was in contact with one of you guys some months ago, but unfortunately we lost contact. Maybe YOU can help me there :) Thanks a lot Steve

I grow tired of this conversation. I have shown you people to be communists, thought terrorists, and, frankly, a bit slow on the uptake. There is no need to thank me for my time. Regards, Cap E. Tilism

Or people from other places in the world wanting to go to the Hyde Park event? Where in the world can i get tickets? =) Not knowing anything about Live 8 i booked tickets for me and my sisters London/Dublin vacation some months ago. We are in London 2 july and we even got a hotel right cross the street...

PBS yesterday from 2-4pm eastern time showed highlights from Live Aid

As I've never seen anything from it other than some very small clips, I was thrilled. Luckily PBS did decide to include the BTR as one of their selected highlights, singing "Mondays"

It wa...

ROCKIN' ALL OVER THE WORLD LIVE 8 WORLDWIDE TV/RADIO/INTERNET BROADCASTS We've received a number of enquiries from people worldwide, eager to know how they can tune in to the Live 8 concert in London, on July 2nd, 2005. We will endeavour to keep you up-to-date with all the details we can find of...

55,000 MORE HYDE PARK LIVE 8 TICKETS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE Extra LIVE 8 tickets are set to be made available for this Saturday's (July 2) LONDON event. Another 55,000 free tickets, that will give access to giant screens on the south side of the Serpentine lake, will be issued in pairs from various lo...

Putting it all into perspective: http://www.alternet.org/story/22285/ A must-see for anyone who wants to know What Live 8 Is Really All About.

BBC America last night showed Sir Bob addressing the crowd at Glastonbury, when the sun finally had come out, and they linked hands and said an exhortation for the end of poverty. It looked heartfelt and I was happy. Did anyone else see it or go to Glastonbury? -- Edited by motema2004 at 17:01, 2005-06-...

Here is the new run down of acts to be performing in Philly, according to the ABC local broadcast station which will air the special. Live 8, the most anticipated concert event in 2 decades, will rock the Parkway on July 2nd, and 6ABC is the only broadcast television station bringing it home to yo...

Bono on Meet the Press 26.06.05 Video online: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032608 Transcript: MR. RUSSERT: And we are back on MEET THE PRESS. With us now from Dublin, Ireland, the lead singer of U2 and the co-founder of DATA: Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa. Here's Bono. Welcome. This coming Sa...

Hello there! I am a University student doing Events Management and I would like to analyse your expectations on the LIVE 8 in Hyde Park, London taking place on the 2nd of July. My question is what you believe that is going to make LIVE 8 not just another concert but a true experienc...

Still MORE BG info I'm getting through U2 sources. What is UP WITH THAT??? _______ Bono is scheduled to appear this Sunday on NBC's news program Meet the Press. The topic will be Live 8 and its related emphases (poverty, Africa, the G8 summit, etc.). Meanwhile, Bob Geldof will be appearing...

Queen were said to be the band of the day at LiveAid. A spectacular performance by a long established and hugely popular band. Will U2 take the crown at Live8? What do you think?

When I first watched this program I was glued to my chair. The program was inspiring and Bob spoke the truth. Being a British Somalilander I felt almost being transported to my home town where distance was not a barrier anymore. As Bob said Somaliland is a virtual country built by virtual people like us...

... in case you missed it! I almost did as Billy Idol was supposed the other guest according to my TV guide (with Charlotte Church & Teri Hatcher). Caught me by surprise. I was downing a bottle of Pinot Noir and there he was! Mainly about his TV series (he's a King now) and Live 8.&nb...

I think that the Live 8 organisers should take heart at the response to Ebay auctions for LIve 8 tickets from the outraged public everywhere - silly bidding! It seems that people are opening Ebay accounts and bidding £10,000+ on ticket auctions in an attempt to scupper such dubious sellers....

A treat for everyone - and a special treat for those who remember BG's railing against "the rape of the English language" a few years back..... This is not strictly speaking a diary. I'm not sure why features such as this, on the websites of those like me who can afford to run them, are c...

Bob Geldof will be appearing on the cover of next week's Radio Times in an exclusive souvenir edition. And not only will Bob Geldof have its own cover - the top TV magazine is producing an incredible eight covers in total to mark the occasion of the biggest gig in 20 years - Live8. Other bands to hav...

Hello all! One of the African groups that would be ideal for Live8 London is coincidentally playing Dublin on Friday, SFX City Theatre. Details are posted under the "Other Stuff" heading of this forum. The artist:J.B.Mpiana & Wenge BCBG. To see the essence of show biz as translated by Congo, you...

hi there I have 2 tickets for u2 berlin 7/7 that I have to sell. I bought them for make a surprise to a friend but we can't go there. we're spanish. so if somebody is interested in buy this g.a. tickets i'll sell them for the price that have cost me: 125€. please if somebody is interested in get them wirte me...

I DONT KNOW IF BOB READS THIS BOARD BUT I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY UP TO DATE IT HAS COST ME £108 TRYING TO WIN TICKETS FOR LIVE 8 I KNOW ITS NOT FOR THE MONEY THE LOTTERY WAS DONE THAT WAY. I WOULD HAVE PAID THAT AMOUNT OF MONEY FOR A TICKET AND BOB WOULD HAVE RAISED A LOT MORE MONEY FOR THE ORGANISATION OF THE...

Hello, i made an mistake when i booked the hotel room for the live 8 event. now i have two confirmed rooms

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6541232232-- Edited by Ingo at 07:13, 2005-06-...

i think bob must have been sent from up above. i think it's so corageous and wonderful what he is trying to do for man kind. he's using his art to try and help others. i think people who call him racist or a nazi should be hit by an overly sized bus because this man is anything but this. all he is trying to do is he...

If some of it is being funded by loans how are these going to be paid back if they run into the millions - will a DVD cover all that? £10m raised for Live 8's rising bill By Adam Sherwin, Media Reporter BOB GELDOF has secured £10 million in loans and sponsorship to help to cover the rising cos...

I see in the Independent June 5th 05 Andy Kershaw has condemned the almost exclusively white line-up for the pop concert to concide with the summit. " If we are going to change the West's perception of Africa,events like this are perfect opportunity to do something for Africa's self - esteem " he sai...

Bob Geldof, does he know where Toronto is ? He said the concert would be in Toronto only someone who does not know anything about Toronto would think that the city of Barrie is any were even cloase to Toronto. What a flop dick a one hit wonder whos biggest claim to fame is a role in Pink Floyd The Wall. Anyone...

what time do the gates open of hyde park and what time is people turning up and what time does it all actually start!! never been to a gig before!

Hello, as the line-ups on the official Live8 site a far from being up to date, I'd love to know if anyone of you knows about the current line-up for London. Thanks in prospect! Thomas

As Bobby wants a few boaties to pickup a few french et al marchies, I would like to let those know that it would be helpful to get a few brains together and get a website up for all the people who want a rendezvous. Any helpers out there with website stuff? &nbs...

Live 8 and the Arms Trade Here is 1% of the info I have on the following matter Re: The relationship between the Music industry and the Arms industry and poverty and starvation. Stop the arms trade – stop poverty I wonder how much money generated by record companies though increa...

HEALTHY HEART PROJECT- UGANDA 1. INTRODUCTION In Uganda today and endeed worldwide there is a great number of people with congenital Heart Defects and Deformities due to natural circumstances, and in some cases behaviors, Influences like smoking and drug abuse etc. Worldwide 31.4% of children a...

Live 8 - Another concert announced Midge Ure and Peter Gabriel have announced plans for a Live 8 gig featuring African artists at the Eden Project in Cornwall on July 2nd, it's to be called 'Africa Calling'.The huge event at London's Hyde Park has been criticised for a lack of black artists. Peter sa...

http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1074085,00.html

Hi all, I read that Bob Geldof said that additional screens were being put up in hyde park for people who do not have tickets, for a capacity of up to 500,000. I can find no official word on this, and was wondering if it was true or not? Thanks in advance

When I've seen the hardship you've caused some sellers on Ebay it makes me soooooo mad. If I ever see that Geldof I'll say "Geldof, Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo" "You didn't make your money because your so called music was sold at cost" "You made it because your music was sold at over inflated p...

Hi everyone, I've just set up a Live 8 webforum, not to compete against this one, but surely one that will offer people who have been to one of the concerts a platform from where to keep in touch with one another. The forum is a very fresh one, just made up and not really much in it ;) However, a loo...

What an extraordinary man you are and what a privilege it is to be a part of this phenomenal event. I am in awe of your vision and commitment and totally impressed by your passion and tenacity. It seems such a shame to read so many posts about ticket sales and pettiness but heh you get that I guess. For t...

Geldof TV & Radio Coverage Over the next couple of days there are quite a few opportunities to catch Geldof on UK TV & Radio. Here are a few of the details: Date: Saturday 18th June Channel: BBC2 Time: 9:25 pm - 10:55 pm Programme: Live Aid - Against All Odds The story of how a pop tune cobble...

Live 8 on the BBC The BBC today released details of its Live 8 coverage on tv, radio and online. Jonathan Ross will take BBC viewers to the heart of the action in Hyde Park; Graham Norton will be Stateside. Saturday 2 July - BBC TWO, 1.00-4.00pm; BBC ONE, 4.00-9.30pm (approx) For those not lucky en...

Bob, Several Bands in Nairobi, Kikwetu included, are trying to organise something local for Live8. Please help them - they are great and know many of whom you are trying to help!

Hello again, just read about the so-called "gold circle" for about 13,000 people in front of the stage. It says that only holders of VIP tickets have the right so stand there - and that it will be surrounded by a huge fence! I know that Live8 has sold expensive "corporation tickets", but I think I rem...

BBC 4 - THE AFRICAN ROCK 'N' ROLL YEARS Tuesday 21 June - Tuesday 12 July 2005 TBC Dazzling six-part series telling the full story of African music, from the desert blues of the Sahara to the dance music of the Congo. Mixing new interviews with key artists, classic concert footage and news archives, t...

LIVE 8 TICKETS FOR SALE –LOTS! I thought this would get your attention! Before you shut and shout me down Moderator. I am NOT selling tickets Immediately after Live 8 was announced 15,000 corporate tickets went on sale for up to £1,200 http://www.watch...

It should be ashamed of itself!

I am very proud of this countries ability to show our support for this excellent cause especially in the form of live 8, but I am disgusted to see people already selling tickets on ebay.co.uk for up to £1,000 even though the terms and conditions of the competion specified that the tickets were not for re...

Hello there, I've recently read that many, many more bands had been willing to play at Hyde Park, but at some point the organizers said the timetable is full. I cannot really keep up with all the daily line up changes, the official sitee www.live8live.com seems to be very far from up to date - not pro...

Get your tickets... get your tickets here... I've got a great deal on 10 tickets!!!!!

I'll pay face value

... which Mandela is hosting!

... not to mention Manchester, Birmingham and other locations... So you can turn up and see and hear it! It'll be as good as standing at the back. Probably better, as you can bring a picnic!

According to Richard and Judy Bob is going to be on their show on Monday 20th June. Channel 4 at 4.30 p.m.

I was extremely shocked when i heard, that it isn't possible for people outside the UK to get tickets for the live 8 show in london. I'm from switzerland and i would love to see this show!! i'd travel the long way to england for that show - but i can't get tickets... i'm desperate... can anyone...

Bob has just announced that he and the band will not be performing at the Hyde Park Live8 event. But will be at the Edinburgh Live8 event. The text competition to win tickets for Edinburgh is now open. The text number is 84559 and the answer is A Good luck We will post more d...

I’ve asked the producers of the Oprah Winfrey Show” if they would dedicate an entire show to Live 8 that would feature Bob Geldof and all (or as many as possible) of the artists that will be performing in Philadelphia. They can talk about why they feel it is necessary to hold Live 8 in this day and age. I thi...

19 days to go. Whoooopee!!! (I don't think) . yet again you have all these do-gooders, protesters saying everything will be great in Edinburgh and Dundee, Perth etc.,. What about the G8 anti-protesters in Geneva in 2003, that was really peacefull, NOT!!!!!!!. I think "sir" bob...

I was just browsing round eBay to see these auctions. Some of them had bids of over Â£9m - I expect people were putting in ridiculous bids. there were also some people putting up non-auctions saying don't bid on eBay - getting into slanging matches with people on the questions sections about the mo...