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About Bob Geldof
Bob Geldof is an Irish singer-songwriter, political activist and author who gained international stardom as the lead singer of The Boomtown Rats - an Irish rock band known for such hits as I Don't Like Mondays and She's So Modern. In addition to his work with The Boomtown Rats, he is also known for co-founding the iconic charity supergroup Band Aid along with Midge Ure.
Achievements
For his charity work, he has received numerous awards and honors, including an honorary knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 1989 and a Man of Peace Award in 2005.
He co-wrote the iconic song Do They Know It's Christmas in 1984 to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The song sold a million copies in its first week of release and went on to become one of the most successful singles of all time.
Trivia
In 2014, his 25-year-old daughter Peaches Geldof died tragically of a heroin overdose.
He is an atheist.
His 1985 charity concert Live Aid raised more than £150 million for Ethiopia.
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F.A.Q. about Bob Geldof
When is his birthday?
Bob Geldof's birthday is on October 5, 1951.
In how many days is his birthday?
Bob's birthday is in 5 days
How old is he?
He is 70 years old.
Where is Bob from?
He was born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland.