Why Bob Geldof is still 'raging against the dying of the light'

You might know Bob Geldof as an activist and one of the organizers of Live Aid, the massive 1985 benefit concert to raise funds for Ethiopia famine relief. But first and foremost, Geldof is a musician. He was the lead singer and songwriter with the Irish rock band the Boomtown Rats, which is largely remembered in North America for their 1979 hit I Don't Like Mondays. Later this month, the Boomtown Rats are releasing their first new album in 36 years, called Citizens of Boomtown. Geldof sat down for a feature interview with q's Tom Power and talked candidly about music, fame, his memories of Live Aid, and his concerns about the world today. Subscribe to our channel!    / qtv   Meet the artists you're talking about, and the ones you'll soon love. From music, TV and film to visual arts, theatre, and comedy— q is there. Expect deep insight and big surprises, because on q, arts and entertainment get personal. Visit http://www.cbc.ca/q for more! Follow us on Facebook:   / qoncbcradio   Or Twitter:   / cbcradioq   Or Instagram:   / cbcq   -------------------------------------------------- Discover more from the music world at:    / cbcmusic