Bob Geldof Archives

Bob Geldof reflects on personal toll of Live Aid: “It probably cost me my marriage”

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the legendary shows in London and Philadelphia

Bob Geldof says “there had to be a political agenda” behind Lady Gaga’s ‘One World: Together At Home’ benefit concert

"What was it they wanted?"

Bob Geldof once sent 1,000 dead rats to radio DJs in the US as a publicity stunt

They were sent to DJs "busy playing disco in the middle of the 70s"

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure angrily deny taking any money from Band Aid

Bob Geldof and Midge Ure naturally sick of the rumours over Band Aid

Bob Geldof hit with fresh claims of fraud and tax avoidance

Bob Geldof has been faced with fresh claims of tax avoidance and fraud that relate to the funding of his 2011 solo album. 'How to...

Damon Albarn, Rita Ora, Jarvis Cocker and Ed Sheeran among UK musicians to sign open letter against Brexit

Damon Albarn, Rita Ora, Jarvis Cocker and Ed Sheeran are among the UK music names to have signed an open letter to Prime Minister...

Could there ever be another Live Aid?

Sir Bob Geldof has cast doubt over the chances of Live Aid ever returning, claiming that he doesn't think the massive charity concert format...

Bob Geldof to return Freedom of Dublin in protest against Aung San Suu Kyi

Bob Geldof has announced that he will return his Freedom of the City of Dublin in protest against Myanmar leader Aung Sang Suu Kyi,...

Ringo Starr explains why he is in favour of Brexit but says ‘don’t tell Bob Geldof’

Ringo Starr has explained why he is in favour of Brexit. The former Beatles drummer previously said he made the decision to vote leave in...

Bob Geldof: ‘Stop banging on about transgender toilets – Europe needs a laxative’

Bob Geldof delivered a speech this week discussing the state of society post-Brexit, urging students to 'stop banging on about transgender toilets' and focus...