Bob Geldof | Biography, The Boomtown Rats, Philanthropy, & Facts | Britannica

Irish singer and political activist Print verifiedCiteWhile every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies.Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions.Select Citation Style FeedbackThank you for your feedbackOur editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article. External Websites AllMusic - Bob Geldof Turner Classic Movies - Bob Geldof Los Angeles Times - Bob Geldof Is Back Under Original Guise: Musician London Speaker Bureau - Bob Geldof Britannica Websites Articles from Britannica Encyclopedias for elementary and high school students. Bob Geldof - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) Also known as: Robert Frederick Xenon Geldof, Robert Frederick Zenon GeldofWritten by Dylan Shulman Dylan Shulman was an Editorial Intern at Encyclopædia Britannica in 2023 and 2024. He graduated in 2023 with a B.A. in journalism and French from the University of Maryland. Dylan Sh...