Bob Geldof is an Irish singer-songwriter, political activist, and philanthropist, best known for his work with the Band Aid charity and the Live Aid concerts in the 1980s. Born in 1951, he initially rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Boomtown Rats, a band that gained international acclaim. Geldof's passion for social issues, particularly in Africa, prompted him to organize significant fundraising events aimed at battling famine and poverty, especially during the...