Bob Geldof
1951
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Biography
Bob Geldof is an Irish singer, songwriter, and political activist, best known as the lead singer of the Boomtown Rats. He gained international fame for organizing the charity supergroup Band Aid and the benefit concert Live Aid to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Geldof's campaigning efforts earned him a knighthood in 1986. In addition to his music career, he has been actively involved in various humanitarian causes and has used his platform to advocate for social justice and political change.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The contradictions were painful. We wrapped our arms around each other and cried, the tears of men.
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You can't trust politicians. It doesn't matter who makes a political speech. It's all lies—and it applies to any rock star who wants to make a political speech as well.
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I do it because I want to use my celebrity for good, to direct people's attention to the great problems of the world.
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People got insights into what was bothering me when I was younger. I think that always helps a rock star.
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There are ebbs and flows in life. If you have the long view, there's always something coming up that's quite interesting and challenging.