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Bob Geldof defends Band Aid single: This pop song has kept millions alive

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

Ed Sheeran said last week that they did not ask for permission to re-use his vocals from when he sang on Band Aid 30 in 2014.

Live Aid concert to be turned into West End musical

Live Aid concert to be turned into West End musical

Mon, 02 Oct, 2023

The stage adaption will premiere on January 26 at The Old Vic theatre.

Sinéad O’Connor sent texts ‘laden with despair’ to Bob Geldof weeks before death

Sinéad O’Connor sent texts ‘laden with despair’ to Bob Geldof weeks before death

Mon, 31 Jul, 2023

The Boomtown Rats frontman dedicated the band’s performance at Ireland’s Cavan Calling festival to the late singer.

LadBaby rework Band Aid song with Martin Lewis for Christmas number one attempt

LadBaby rework Band Aid song with Martin Lewis for Christmas number one attempt

Sun, 11 Dec, 2022

LadBaby are the first act to be allowed to rework the Band Aid song, getting permission from Bob Geldof, Midge Ure and the Band Aid Trust.

Boomtown Rats guitarist Garry Roberts dies aged 72

Boomtown Rats guitarist Garry Roberts dies aged 72

Wed, 09 Nov, 2022

He helped found the band in Dublin in 1975.

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