Bob Geldof-
-Who was Bob Geldof?
Bob Geldof was a frontman of the late '70s to mid-'80s Irish punk rock band the Boomtown Rats. He also conceived and co-wrote Band-Aid's tune "Do they know it's Christmas?" with his friend.
-How was Bob Geldof involved in the Live Aid?
Sir Bob Geldof has looked back on Live Aid on its 35th anniversary and revealed the personal toll it took on his life. The Boomtown Rats frontman is most famous for joining forces with Ultra Vox's Midge Ure to bring about the event, which took place on 13 July 1985 to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine crisis.
Midge Ure-
-Who was he?
James Ure OBE (born 10 October 1953) is a Scottish musician, singer-songwriter, and producer. The song is the second highest-selling single in UK chart history. Ure co-organised Band Aid, Live Aid, and Live 8 with Bob Geldof.
-How was he Involved?
The song is the second highest-selling single in UK chart history. Ure co-organised Band Aid, Live Aid, and Live 8 with Bob Geldof. He acts as a trustee for the charity and also serves as an ambassador for Save the Children.
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