Bob Geldof - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 05, 1951 |
|---|---|
| Age | 74 |
| Birthplace | Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra - (see also Bob Geldof's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rabbit |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Lead singer of The Boomtown Rats, organizer of Band Aid, Live Aid, and Live 8 charity concerts |
Intro
Bob Geldof is an Irish singer-songwriter, author, political activist, and philanthropist, best known as the lead singer of The Boomtown Rats and for organizing the charity supergroup Band Aid as well as the Live Aid and Live 8 concerts. He is recognized for his efforts to combat poverty, particularly in Africa.
Early Life & Background
Bob Geldof was born in Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland, and attended Blackrock College. Following his mother's death when he was seven, he was raised by his father. Geldof worked as a music journalist in Canada before returning to Ireland to form The Boomtown Rats.
Career Highlights
- Frontman of The Boomtown Rats, achieving UK hits such as 'Rat Trap' and 'I Don't Like Mondays'
- Co-writer and organizer of the charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' in 1984
- Instrumental in organizing Live Aid (1985) and Live 8 (2005) benefit concerts
- Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian work
- Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, awarded an honorary KBE (Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire)
Trivia
- Played 'Pink' in the film adaptation of Pink Floyd's The Wall (1982)
- Awarded the Man of Peace title by Nobel Peace Laureates in 2005
- Father to media personality Peaches Geldof (deceased)
FAQs
People also ask
Bob Geldof is 74 years old.
Bob Geldof was born the 5 October 1951.
Dún Laoghaire, County Dublin, Ireland.
On His Birth-Day
About October 5th, 1951, in brief:
- Historical events: Leah Poulos-Mueller, an Olympic gold medalist, was born on October 5, 1951. She is known for her achievements in swimming, particularly in the 4x100 meter relay, where she contributed to her team's success at the Olympics. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations of athletes.
- Day of the week: October 5th, 1951 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Rabbit (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: (It's No) Sin by Savannah Churchill
- Popular movie: A Streetcar Named Desire directed by Elia Kazan
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