first major charity involvement occurred in September 1981, when he performed as a solo artist for Amnesty International's benefit show
many aid agencies pronounced they were disappointed with the outcome, which led some cynics to claim that Live 8 had been more about rehabilitating the careers of aging rock stars, including Geldof himself, than it was about the poor people of Africa
'People are dying NOW. Give us the money NOW. Give me the money now'; shortly afterwards, he said '**** the address, just give the phone, here's the number...', when trying to emphasise the point of Live Aid as a fundraising event
In mid July 2006, he infuriated many New Zealanders by critisizing New Zealand's contribution to various charities as 'pathetic'.
In February 2006, he was among the 191 nominees for the Nobel Peace Prize.
During a visit to Ethiopia, Geldof also praised President George W. Bush's proposal to fight AIDS in Africa[9]. This proposal has been criticised from aid groups, due to its heavy emphasis on Christian morality and sexual abstinence [10]. Many on the political left have charged Geldof with hypocrisy, due to his conspicuous lack of support for causes such as the UK miners' strike (1984-1985) and the anti-war movement. Some critics have also claimed that Geldof is becoming the acceptable face of euroscepticism[11]. Geldof is also an active fathers' rights spokesperson in the United Kingdom.
Wasn't it Geldof who rganized all those rock stars for the recording of the "Band Aid" charity Christmas song with the line, "Do they know it's Christmastime at all?"
Okay, I looked it up. Yes, that was Geldof, too.
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It was released November of 1984, and immediately debuted at Number One in Great Britain, and was Number One on the American charts two weeks later.. The song was written by Sir Bob Geldof, and sold fifty million copies. It sold over 3 million copies in Great Briton alone. Midge Ure was the co-producer, and he personally accompaned the first relief shipment of over $70,000 worth of food and medical supplies to Ethiopa, March 11, 1985. All produced & remixed by the king - Trevor Horn (The Buggles & Yes).
Bananarama
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Culture Club
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Duran Duran
Eurythmics
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Heaven 17
Human League
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Midge Urge
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Paul Young
Phil Collins
Spandau Ballet
Status Quo
Sting
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