Bob Geldof

Robert Frederick Zenon "Bob" Geldof, KBE (born 5 October 1951) is an Irish
singer, songwriter, author, occasional actor and political activist. He rose
to prominence as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats in
the late 1970s and early 1980s alongside the punk rock movement. The band had
hits with his compositions "Rat Trap" and "I Don't Like Mondays". He ... read more

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Sir Bob Geldolf tells Absolute Radio he's not happy about not being up for any awards at the MOJO Awards 2011!
→ Posted 22 July 2011 3.43am — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Geldof Was Told She'd Never Conceive Naturally

Bob Geldofs daughter Peaches is ecstatic shes pregnant with her first miracle baby - because the socialite was told shed never be able to conceive naturally The TV star w...
Posted 16 January 3.11pm — Comment on this

Peaches Geldof - Peaches Geldof Expecting First Child On Late Mother's Birthday

Peaches Geldofs pregnancy is especially poignant as her due date is the same as her late mothers birthday The 22-year-old socialite is the daughter of Irish rocker Bob Ge...
Posted 16 January 7.06am — Comment on this

Youssou N'Dour: the singer who changed his tune | Observer profile

The foremost figure in world music once said he never had any political ambitions. Now he wants to be Senegal's president, becoming a force for change rather than just a ...
Posted 8 January 12.06am — Comment on this

Peaches Geldof - Peaches Geldof Engaged

British socialite Peaches Geldof has confirmed she is engaged to her rocker boyfriend The 22-year-old daughter of music veteran Bob Geldof has been dating S C U M star Th...
Posted 11 December 2011 1.01pm — Comment on this

Peaches Geldof - Peaches Geldof Caught Stealing Beauty Products

Peaches Geldof has been accused of stealing beauty products from UK high street store Boots The 22-year-old daughter of Sir Bob Geldof was apprehended by staff after pock...
Posted 24 October 2011 8.09pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Bob Geldof's Star-studded 60th Birthday Party

British rocker Bob Geldof celebrated his 60th birthday in style on Saturday night 01Oct11 by inviting showbiz pals Bono Anna Friel and Roger Taylor to a fancy dress party...
Posted 3 October 2011 8.06am — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Bob Geldof Reunites With Cott For London Show

Irish rocker Bob Geldof reunited onstage with his former Boomtown Rats guitarist Gerry Cott for the first time in more than 30 years on Tuesday 19Sep11 The singer thrille...
Posted 22 September 2011 12.07pm — Comment on this

Peaches Geldof - Peaches Geldof Denies Drug-taking Accusations

Peaches Geldof found herself having to hit back again at stories surrounding her personal life the daughter of Bob Geldof and Paula Yates refuting claims that shed been u...
Posted 11 September 2011 1.34pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Bob Geldof Blasts 'inadequate' Aid For East Africa

Rocker-turned-activist Bob Geldof has criticised French and German officials for providing "sickeningly inadequate" aid to the victims of the East African drought. Politi...
Posted 12 August 2011 12.11pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Geldof Takes Aim At Conversion Reports

Bob Geldof's socialite daughter Peaches has blasted reports she is to convert to Judaism so she can marry her rocker boyfriend. The 22 year old was said to be planning to...
Posted 8 August 2011 7.11pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Geldof Blames Weight Loss On Bird Flu

Bob Geldof's wildchild daughter Peaches has defended her dramatic weight loss, insisting she shed the pounds as a result of avian flu. The rock offspring shocked fans ear...
Posted 30 July 2011 2.06pm — Comment on this

Peaches Geldof - Peaches Geldof Twists Ankle Leaving Bar

British socialite Peaches Geldof is nursing a sore ankle after she stumbled as she left a bar in killer heels on Thursday night (28Jul11). The daughter of Boomtown Rats r...
Posted 29 July 2011 12.16pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Bob Geldof Breaks Down In Emotional Interview

Irish rocker Bob Geldof broke down in tears during an emotional radio interview as he discussed his late ex-wife Paula Yates. The rocker admits he felt suicidal when his ...
Posted 26 June 2011 11.11pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof 'considered suicide' over Paula Yates split

Singer's only reason for carrying on was 'the children'
Posted 26 June 2011 12.11pm — Comment on this

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