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Bob Geldof

The Art of Artists Series 5
Episode 7 of 14

Russell Davies interviews musician and activist Bob Geldof.

Russell Davies interviews legends of music, art, comedy and film. This week Russell meets musician and activist Sir Bob Geldof.

Bob's career started in the late 1970s as the lead singer of the new wave group The Boomtown Rats. Alongside a solo music career, he is also a political activist, responsible for organising Live Aid in 1985.

He speaks to Russell about his art and personal life, alongside a soundtrack inspired by his career.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 25 Jan 2016 23:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Boomtown Rats

    I Don't Like Mondays

    • 25 Years Of Rock'NRoll: 1979 (Various Artists).
    • Connoisseur Collection.
    • 15.

  • Bob Geldof

    The Great Song of Indifference

    • The Vegetarians of Love.
    • Mercury Records Limited.
    • 3.

  • The Boomtown Rats

    Dave

    • In The Long Grass.
    • Mercury Records Limited.
    • 3.

  • Bob Geldof

    One For Me

    • Sex, Age & Death.
    • Eagle Records.
    • 1.

  • Bob Geldof

    Silly Pretty Thing

    • How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell.
    • Mercury.
    • 1.

  • Bob Geldof

    Here’s To You

    • How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell.
    • Mercury Records Ltd.
    • 10.

Broadcast

  • Mon 25 Jan 2016 23:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2