HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 - The Untold Story

Sinead O’Connor – latest: Longtime friend Bob Geldof says singer was ‘full of a terrible loneliness’

Singer, who died 18 months after the death of her son Shane, has been remembered for her music, her activism, and her generosity

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

‘She was a very good friend of mine’: Bob Geldof recalls final texts with Sinead O’Connor

Singer and activist remembered fellow Irish artist during his performance Cavan Calling festival over the weekend

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2023

Sinead O’Connor sent texts ‘laden with despair’ to Bob Geldof weeks before death

The Boomtown Rats frontman dedicated the band’s performance at Ireland’s Cavan Calling festival to the late singer.

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Midge Ure’s former home up for sale: Chiswick house where Band Aid recorded 1984 charity hit listed for £3.5 million

The Ultravox singer came up with the melody for Do They Know It’s Christmas? in the kitchen of the Grosvenor Road address

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2023

Roger Waters says Nazi outfit at Berlin concert was anti-fascist

Pink Floyd co-founder Roger Waters said he was opposing fascism and bigotry when he wore a Nazi-style uniform on stage at a concert in Berlin that led German police to launch an investigation into the British musician.

Reuters · May 26, 2023

Bob Geldof says he wouldn't take Late Late Show gig even if he was paid €1m

He said that presenting is “properly hard” and he wouldn’t do the job for any amount of money.

Dublin Live · May 9, 2023

Bob Geldof says he wouldn't present Late Late Show - even if he was paid €1 million

The Boomtown Rats star arrived in Dublin on Sunday evening to attend the star-studded IFTA awards at the Radisson Blu Hotel

Irish Mirror · May 8, 2023

Bono: ‘The lesson Harry Belafonte taught me’

Pioneering musician and activist Harry Belafonte has died aged 96. Here, Bono remembers a ‘lightbulb moment’ when he came face-to-face

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Belfast set to play host to major international youth summit

The event will also mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement

Belfast Live · Apr 23, 2023

Adelphi Hotel to host Live Aid Liverpool concert

Live Aid Liverpool inspired by a dream will hold its second fundraising event at Liverpool's Adelphi Hotel in April

Liverpool Echo · Mar 22, 2023