Background
Geldof, Bob was born on October 5, 1954 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Robert Albert Zenon Geldof.
rock singer and charity promoter
Geldof, Bob was born on October 5, 1954 in Dublin, Ireland. Son of Robert Albert Zenon Geldof.
Student, Black Rock College Master of Arts (honorary), Kent U., 1985; Doctor of Science in Economics (honorary), London U., 1987; DPh (honorary), Ghent U.
Number One, Pink Floyd—The Wall; Honorary K.B.E. 1986; Third WorldMany casual jobs, lorry-driving, busking, teaching English, working in factory, et cetera, then journalist on popular music paper, Georgia Strait, Vancouver, Canada. Returned Dublin and f. rock group, Boomtown Rats. Brought group to London 1977.
Organized.
Organized Live Aid concerts Wembley, London and Philadelphia, United States of America with international television link-up by satellite, raising £48 million July 1985. F. Live Aid Foundation, United States of America. Organized publication of Live Aid book The Greatest Show on Earth 1985.
Founder Live Aid Foundation, since 1985. Organized Band Aid, 1984. Chairman Band Aid Trust, since 1985.
Married Paula Yates in 1986.