Sir Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof
- Born:
- 5 October 1951, Dún Laoghaire, Ireland
- Nationality:
- Irish
- Profession(s):
- Singer-Songwriter, Author, Political Activist
Early Life and Education
- Born Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.
- Educated at Blackrock College, Dublin.
- Worked as a slaughterman, road builder, and pea canner before his music career.
Career and Major Achievements
- Rose to fame as the lead singer of the Irish rock band The Boomtown Rats in the late 1970s.
- Co-wrote and performed on the hit singles "Rat Trap" and "I Don't Like Mondays."
- Initiated and organized the Band Aid charity supergroup in 1984 to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia, resulting in the hit single "Do They Know It's Christmas?".
- Organized the Live Aid benefit concerts in 1985, which were simultaneously broadcast worldwide.
- Awarded an honorary knighthood in 1986 for his humanitarian work.
- Continued to release solo albums and participate in various charitable endeavors.
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Notable Works
Discography (Solo)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Sex, Age & Death |
| 1986 | Deep in the Heart of Nowhere |
| 1990 | The Vegetarians of Love |
| 2001 | Sex, Age & Death Plus Other Live Tracks |
| 2005 | Tonight I'm Going Home to Berlin |
| 2011 | How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell |
Filmography (Selected Acting Roles)
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Pink Floyd – The Wall | Bob Geldof (Himself) |
| 1997 | Spice World | Himself |
Publications
- Is That It? (Autobiography, 1986)
Legacy and Impact
Sir Bob Geldof is recognized globally for his role in raising awareness and funds for famine relief and other humanitarian causes. His efforts with Band Aid and Live Aid revolutionized charitable fundraising and demonstrated the power of music and media to affect social change.