Bob Geldof
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Summary
Bob Geldof was born on October 5, 1951[1], in Dún Laoghaire[2]. He has worked as a singer-songwriter[3], actor[4], singer[5], writer[6], and film actor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.39% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21,461 views/month, #3,877 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 5, 1954[9]
- Father: Bob Geldof[10]
- Mother: Evelyn Weller[11]
- Child: Peaches Geldof[12], Pixie Geldof[13], Fifi Trixibelle Geldof[14]
- Country of citizenship: Ireland[15]
- Occupation: composer[16], musician[17]
- Educated at: Blackrock College[18]
- Award received: Peabody Awards[19], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], North–South Prize[21], Steiger Award[22], The Nichols-Chancellor's Medal[23], Patron’s Medal[24], Amadeus Austrian Music Awards[25], M100 Media Award[26], NRJ Music Award d'honneur[27], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[28], Order of the Two Niles[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Genre: rock music[31], pop music[32], folk rock[33]
- Record label: Polydor[34]
- Discography: Bob Geldof discography[35]
- Commons category: Bob Geldof[36]
- Handedness: left-handedness[37]
- Family name: Geldof[38]
- Given name: Robert[39]
- Official website: http://bobgeldof.com[40]
- Topic's main category: Category:Bob Geldof[41]
- Commons gallery: Bob Geldof[42]
- Described at URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/13/arts/music/live-aid-bob-geldof-anniversary.html[43]
- Instrument: voice[44], guitar[45]
- Participant in: Live Aid[46]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[47]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[48]
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Country: IE[49]
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Began / founded: 1951-10-05[50]
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Genre(s): classic rock, folk, folk rock, pop rock, rock[51]
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Community tags: classic rock, dance and electronica, folk, folk rock, irish, pop rock, rock[52]
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MusicBrainz ID: b16373b3-bae0-4926-bb17-1d68c4f7b052[53]
Why It Matters
Bob Geldof has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Bob Geldof born?
Bob Geldof's place of birth was Dún Laoghaire[2].
Who were Bob Geldof's parents?
Bob Geldof's father was Bob Geldof[10]. Bob Geldof's mother was Evelyn Weller[11].
What did Bob Geldof do for work?
Bob Geldof worked as a singer-songwriter[3], actor[4], singer[5], writer[6], and film actor[7].
Where did Bob Geldof go to school?
Bob Geldof was educated at Blackrock College[18].
What awards did Bob Geldof receive?
Honors received include Peabody Awards[19], Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire[20], North–South Prize[21], and Steiger Award[22].