Bob Geldof recalls disastrous dead rat publicity stunt
Bob Geldof recalls how the Boomtown Rats' American label sent 1000 DJs a dead rat in formaldehyde as a publicity stunt, which he says ended the band's US chances.…
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One Liners: Downtown, Charli XCX, Pearl Jam, more
Downtown Music and Atlantic Records have made new appointments, while Pearl Jam, the Boomtown Rats and Charli XCX have announced new music.…
Zara H Phillips book describes Bob Geldof kicking a fan
A book by former Boomtown Rats backing singer Zara H Phillips describes Bob Geldof breaking a fan's nose during a gig after the man abused her.…
Boomtown Rats sue Geldof over unpaid royalties
Four former Boomtown Rats members are suing Bob Geldof over unpaid recording, publishing and merchandising royalties, and have asked Universal Music for financial information on their greatest hits release.…
Geldof to get contribution award at Brits
Bob Geldof will receive the Outstanding Contribution To Music award at next year's Brit Awards, recognising his work with Band Aid, Live Aid and his music career.…