The Boomtown Rats

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Active:
1975 - 1986, for 11 years.
Snapshot:
A Group with 16 releases, and credited twice on others' music. 1 member.

Biography

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The Boomtown Rats were an Irish rock band, that scored a series of UK hits between 1977 and 1980, and were led by vocalist Bob Geldof, who organized the Ethiopian relief efforts, Band Aid and Live Aid.

All six members were originally from Dún Laoghaire, Ireland.

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The Boomtown Rats - The Boomtown Rats in Concert at Alex Cooley's Capri Ballroom in Atlanta - March 28, 1979 Getty Images

The Boomtown Rats in Concert at Alex Cooley's Capri Ballroom in Atlanta - March 28, 1979

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The Boomtown Rats - The Boomtown Rats in Concert at Alex Cooley's Capri Ballroom in Atlanta - March 28, 1979 Getty Images

The Boomtown Rats in Concert at Alex Cooley's Capri Ballroom in Atlanta - March 28, 1979

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The Boomtown Rats - Paul Natkin Archive Getty Images

Paul Natkin Archive

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The Boomtown Rats - Photo of Boomtown Rats Getty Images

Photo of Boomtown Rats

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Photo of Boomtown Rats

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The Boomtown Rats - Bob Geldof Getty Images

Bob Geldof

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Bob Geldof

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  • The Boomtown Rats - The Boomtown Rats in Concert at Alex Cooley's Capri Ballroom in Atlanta - March 28, 1979
  • The Boomtown Rats - The Boomtown Rats in Concert at Alex Cooley's Capri Ballroom in Atlanta - March 28, 1979
  • The Boomtown Rats - Paul Natkin Archive
  • The Boomtown Rats - Photo of Boomtown Rats
  • The Boomtown Rats - Photo of Boomtown Rats
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Post-punk, Punk, New Wave,
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Discography

18 releases – 16 under their own name and 2 credits on others' music Edit

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Bob Geldof

Bob Geldof

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