Geldof's Journey: From Illegal Immigrant to Activist
Update: 2025-11-25
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Bob Geldof, the renowned musician and activist, shared his extraordinary life journey, including his early days as an illegal immigrant in Canada. He recalled his time at The Georgia Straight newspaper, bluffing his way into a role, and his influential approach to journalism. Geldof discussed his recent lifetime achievement award, joking about the subtle message to please go away. He also talked about his busy year, celebrating The Boomtown Rats anniversary, and the success of Live Aid-related projects. Geldof mentioned his personal life, including his ten-year marriage and the bands shared challenging backgrounds. He hinted at stepping down from Band Aids chairmanship but remains committed to addressing global suffering.
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