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1. What's the name of the Irish rock band that Bob Geldof fronted from 1975 to 1986?
2. Bob Geldof has a Canadian connection as he spent time in which Canadian province as a music journalist before becoming a singer?
3. Bob Geldof has received much recognition for his charity work. Is he considered a "Sir"?
4. The song "I Don't Like Mondays" was co-written by singer Bob Geldof and fellow band member Johnnie Fingers. What event inspired the song?
5. Bob Geldof played a rock star named Pink in this 1982 musical film based on the 1979 album of the same name by an English progressive rock band. Can you name the movie?
6. In 1984 Bob Geldof was so moved by a BBC report on famine in Ethiopia that he wrote "Do They Know It's Christmas?" with another British musician. Who was his co-writer?
7. There are some pretty interesting stories about Bob Geldof being outspoken, abrupt and rude with fans, other musicians and interviewers. In an interview on Irish TV who did Geldof insult that had severe consequences for him and his band?
8. On July 13, 1985 Geldof, along with musician Midge Ure, organized an international musical event to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief. What's the name of this event?
9. Bob Geldof organized a string of free concerts to raise money to try to eradicate poverty. These events, collectively called Live 8, took place in July 2005 across the globe. What was the Canadian city that held a concert?
10. When Bob Geldof left his band in 1986, he embarked on a solo career and released a number of solo albums. What's the name of his first solo album?
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