Boomtown Rats

The Boomtown Rats were an Irish punk rock band that had a series of Irish and
UK hits between 1977 and 1985. They were led by vocalist Bob
Geldof. BiographyAll six members were originally from Díșn Laoghaire,
Ireland. Formed under the name "The Nightlife Thugs," the group agreed on the
name change to the "Boomtown Rats" after a gang that Geldof read ... 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 - Bob Geldof Gatecrashed Indian Wedding

Bob Geldof went incognito as he crashed a couples wedding celebration in India - and was stunned when a guest sang Boomtown Rats hit I DonT Like Mondays The 60 year old w...
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Bob Geldof - Bob Geldof's Africa Fund Raises Millions

Bob Geldof has helped raise almost $200 million (125 million) for relief efforts in Africa through a private equity fund. The former Boomtown Rats frontman, who famously ...
Posted 30 August 2011 12.08pm — 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 Lands Groupies Award

Rocker Bob Geldof was handed a quirky honour at the South by Southwest festival this weekend (19-20Mar11) - the Groupies' Choice Award. The former Boomtown Rats singer...
Posted 21 March 2011 8.07am — Comment on this

Peaches Geldof - Peaches Geldof Accused Of Shoplifting

Peaches Geldof has been accused of shoplifting. The 21-year-old socialite was shopping in Camden Stables, in north London, when she allegedly took a 70 dress off a han...
Posted 15 March 2011 9.16am — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Geldof Used Music To Overcome Yates Grief

BOB GELDOF credits songwriting with helping him deal with the "overwhelming" grief he suffered after the death of his ex-wife PAULA YATES.The Boomtown Rats frontman lost ...
Posted 10 February 2011 12.12pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Geldof: 'my Charity Work Overshadows Music Career'

Rocker BOB GELDOF hates feeling his music is often overshadowed by his philanthropy - because performing live is his "greatest pleasure".The former Boomtown Rats frontman...
Posted 10 February 2011 8.07am — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Geldof Swears On Air

Rocker BOB GELDOF turned Britain's airwaves blue on Monday (07Feb11) after cursing live on the radio.The former Boomtown Rats frontman had a guest slot on BBC Radio 5 Liv...
Posted 8 February 2011 8.07am — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Bob Geldof Not Sure Of Album Sales

Bob Geldof doesn't think he will sell any copies of his new album.The former Boomtown Rats singer admits he enjoys the irony of the title of his fifth solo LP 'How To Com...
Posted 28 January 2011 4.19pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Geldof: 'marine Is The Love Of My Life'

BOB GELDOF has hailed his partner JEANNE MARINE as his saviour after she rescued him from periods of "dark" desperation and revived his "non-existent heart".The Boomtown ...
Posted 27 January 2011 4.13pm — Comment on this

BOB GELDOF Named Keynote Speaker at SXSW 25

MUSIC NEWS- SXSW has announced Sir Bob Geldof as their 2011 event keynote speaker. Bob's the former frontman of UK rockers, The Boomtown Rats and will also be a showcase ...
Posted 13 January 2011 1.21am — Comment on this

Bob Geldof - Geldof Defends Live 8

BOB GELDOF has defended his 2005 fundraising event LIVE 8 - insisting it was more successful than LIVE AID and was "a better concert" than the legendary 1985 show.The for...
Posted 5 January 2011 12.06pm — Comment on this

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hanalex said...Jericho Jones - Junkies Monkeys & Donkeys (1972) [ape]Jericho - Jericho (1972) [ape]Jan Akkerman - Puccini's Cafe (1993) [ape]Jan Akkerman - Focus In T...
Posted 12 December 2010 7.59pm — Comment on this

Bob Geldof is Sick of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

Filed under: NewsAlejandro Godinez, Getty Images Most of us have mixed feelings toward deathless charity anthem 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' -- on one hand, it has ra...
Posted 30 November 2010 11.29am — Comment on this

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Top songs

The 5 most played Boomtown Rats songs in the past year.

  • I don't like Mondays  190 plays
  • Rat trap  156 plays

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Absolute Radio stations playing songs by Boomtown Rats over the past year.

  1. Absolute Radio 70s 309 plays
  2. Absolute Radio 37 plays
  3. Absolute Classic Rock 2 plays
  4. Absolute Radio 00s 1 plays
  5. Absolute Radio 90s 1 plays
  6. Absolute 80s 1 plays

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