Live Aid turns 30 today and, to mark the occasion, we're taking a trip down memory lane with the face of, and driving force behind, the event.
Four years ago, Hot Press editor Niall Stokes conducted a lengthy, career-spanning interview with Bob Geldof at The Music Show in the RDS. Presented in two parts, the singer, songwriter and activitist spoke openly about his early days in music, punk, Band Aid, Live Aid, Paula Yates, the death of his father and much, much more.
PART I: Years Of The Rat
PART II: Death Is Not The End
Most recently, Geldof was keen to talk as his old band got back together. On the agenda in October 2013 was the Boomtown Rats' reunion, his relationship with Margaret Thatcher and more.
Read Bob Almighty HERE