Bob Geldof
Irish singer-songwriter and political activist
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| 2024 | Geldof posted a video endorsing the re-election of Conservative candidate and Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell. |
| 2024 | Geldof posted a video endorsing the re-election of Conservative candidate and Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell. |
| March 9 2022 | Performed '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding' at Night for Ukraine benefit concert at the Roundhouse in London, raising funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal to aid people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| March 9 2022 | Performed '(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding' at Night for Ukraine benefit concert at the Roundhouse in London, raising funds for the Disasters Emergency Committee appeal to aid people fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. |
| July 2019 | Bob Geldof was mentioned in the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) 'Mauritius Leaks' report, which alleged his involvement in tax avoidance through his private equity fund 8 Miles, which had set up subsidiaries in the Mauritius tax haven. |
| July 2019 | Bob Geldof was mentioned in the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) 'Mauritius Leaks' report, which alleged his involvement in tax avoidance through his private equity fund 8 Miles, which had set up subsidiaries in the Mauritius tax haven. |
| 2017 | Geldof returned his Freedom of Dublin award in protest against Aung San Suu Kyi, citing her involvement in the mass ethnic cleansing of Rohingya people. |
| 2017 | Geldof returned his Freedom of Dublin award in protest against Aung San Suu Kyi, citing her involvement in the mass ethnic cleansing of Rohingya people. |
| 2016 | Featured in the documentary 'A Fanatic Heart: Geldof on Yeats'. |
| 2016 | Geldof campaigned for Liberal Democrat candidate Sarah Olney at the Richmond Park by-election, describing Brexit as 'the greatest act of national self-harm' in British history. |
| 2016 | Bob Geldof sparked controversy by comparing the Easter Rising rebel leaders to Islamist suicide bombers, calling the uprising the 'original sin' of the Irish state during commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. |
| 2016 | Geldof was a vocal supporter of the 'Remain' campaign in the UK's European Union referendum. He led a flotilla on the River Thames to challenge Nigel Farage's Eurosceptic flotilla. |
| 2016 | Featured in the documentary 'A Fanatic Heart: Geldof on Yeats'. |
| 2016 | Geldof was a vocal supporter of the 'Remain' campaign in the UK's European Union referendum. He led a flotilla on the River Thames to challenge Nigel Farage's Eurosceptic flotilla. |
| 2016 | Geldof campaigned for Liberal Democrat candidate Sarah Olney at the Richmond Park by-election, describing Brexit as 'the greatest act of national self-harm' in British history. |
| 2016 | Bob Geldof sparked controversy by comparing the Easter Rising rebel leaders to Islamist suicide bombers, calling the uprising the 'original sin' of the Irish state during commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. |
| April 28 2015 | Geldof married Jeanne Marine in France. |
| April 28 2015 | Geldof married Jeanne Marine in France. |
| 2014 | During the XX International AIDS Conference, Geldof created controversy by referring to sex workers as 'hookers', leading to public criticism from sex workers' rights activist Christian Vega for using pejorative language that perpetuates harmful stigmas. |
| 2014 | Received BASCA Gold Badge Award in recognition of his unique contribution to music production. |
| 2014 | Received BASCA Gold Badge Award in recognition of his unique contribution to music production. |
| 2014 | During the XX International AIDS Conference, Geldof created controversy by referring to sex workers as 'hookers', leading to public criticism from sex workers' rights activist Christian Vega for using pejorative language that perpetuates harmful stigmas. |
| November 2014 | Geldof announced the formation of Band Aid 30 to record an updated version of the charity single, with proceeds aimed at treating victims of the Ebola virus in West Africa. |
| November 2014 | Geldof announced the formation of Band Aid 30 to record an updated version of the charity single, with proceeds aimed at treating victims of the Ebola virus in West Africa. |
| May 1 2014 | Geldof announced his engagement to French actress Jeanne Marine. |
| May 1 2014 | Geldof announced his engagement to French actress Jeanne Marine. |
| April 2014 | Daughter Peaches Geldof died at age 25 from a heroin overdose. |
| April 2014 | Daughter Peaches Geldof died at age 25 from a heroin overdose. |
| 2013 | Geldof participated in the Africa Progress Panel's annual report, which examined issues relating to oil, gas and mining in Africa. |
| 2013 | Awarded the Freedom of the City of London. |
| 2013 | Awarded the Freedom of the City of London. |
| 2013 | Geldof participated in the Africa Progress Panel's annual report, which examined issues relating to oil, gas and mining in Africa. |
| January 2013 | Geldof announces the reformation of the Boomtown Rats, planning to play together for the first time since 1986 at the Isle of Wight Festival. |
| January 2013 | Geldof announces the reformation of the Boomtown Rats, planning to play together for the first time since 1986 at the Isle of Wight Festival. |
| 2012 | Played the character George in the film 'Bad Girl'. |
| 2012 | Bob Geldof contributed to the Africa Progress Panel's annual report, focusing on issues of Jobs, Justice and Equity in Africa. |
| 2012 | Played the character George in the film 'Bad Girl'. |
| 2012 | Bob Geldof contributed to the Africa Progress Panel's annual report, focusing on issues of Jobs, Justice and Equity in Africa. |
| March 2012 | Bob Geldof publicly expressed deep concerns about global population growth, warning about potential future crises including famine, plague, and wars if population trends are not addressed. He specifically called on countries to reduce birth rates to mitigate environmental pressures. |
| March 2012 | Bob Geldof publicly expressed deep concerns about global population growth, warning about potential future crises including famine, plague, and wars if population trends are not addressed. He specifically called on countries to reduce birth rates to mitigate environmental pressures. |
| 2011 | Bob Geldof released two singles: 'Silly Pretty Thing' and 'Here's To You' from his album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' |
| 2011 | Bob Geldof released two singles: 'Silly Pretty Thing' and 'Here's To You' from his album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' |
| April 2011 | Launched a new entertainment-formats company called Pretend. |
| April 2011 | Launched a new entertainment-formats company called Pretend. |
| 2010 | Awarded Honorary Master of Arts degree from the University for the Creative Arts. |
| 2010 | Awarded Honorary Master of Arts degree from the University for the Creative Arts. |
| October 12 2010 | Bob Geldof released the album 'How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' under Mercury (UK) and Atlantic (US) labels |
| October 12 2010 | Bob Geldof released the album 'How to Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' under Mercury (UK) and Atlantic (US) labels |
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