Bob Geldof
Irish singer-songwriter and activist
Born
October 5th, 1951
74 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Ireland
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An Irish singer-songwriter and actor, notable for leading the Live Aid concert in 1985 to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. Part of the band The Boomtown Rats, achieved significant success with the hit song 'I Don't Like Mondays.' Also involved in numerous humanitarian projects and activism related to global poverty and AIDS awareness. Received various awards for contributions to music and humanitarian efforts, including a knighthood in 2005.
Led Live Aid concert in 1985
Performed 'I Don't Like Mondays' with The Boomtown Rats
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