The Boomtown Rats are an Irish new wave band that had a series of Irish and UK hits between 1977 and 1985. The group is led by vocalist Bob Geldof. The other members of the original line-up were Garry Roberts (lead guitar), Johnnie Fingers (keyboard), Pete Briquette (bass), Gerry Cott (guitar) and Simon Crowe (drums). The Boomtown Rats broke up in 1986, but reformed in 2013, without Johnnie Fingers or Gerry Cott.
Biography
All six members originate from Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Having been booked for their first gig under the name "The Nightlife Thugs," the group agreed on the name change, when Garry Roberts threatened to resign if they were called that, to the "Boomtown Rats" after a gang of children that Geldof had read about in Woody Guthrie's autobiography, Bound for Glory . They became a notable band, but one whose accomplishments were overshadowed by the charity work of frontman Bob Geldof, a former journalist with the New Musical Express.
The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays (Official Video)
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
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published: 17 Feb 2011
The Boomtown Rats. I Don't Like Mondays.
The Boomtown Rats.
published: 27 Oct 2007
The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays (Live Aid 1985)
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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published: 21 Sep 2018
Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap [totp2]
[Video] Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap [totp2] (Wiggy St Helens UK 2008)
published: 30 Sep 2008
The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
published: 09 Feb 2011
The Boomtown Rats - Diamond Smiles
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Diamond Smiles'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
published: 09 Feb 2011
The Boomtown Rats - Someone's Looking At You
Official video for 'Bob Geldof - Someone's Looking At You'. The new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
published: 15 Feb 2011
The Boomtown Rats - Rat Trap (Live Aid 1985) | REMASTERED
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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Music video by The Boomtown Rats performing The Boomtown Rats. (C) 2013 Mercury Records Limited
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://za...
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
#TheBoomtownRats #IDontLikeMondays #Vevo
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
#TheBoomtownRats #IDontLikeMondays #Vevo
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof ...
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod....
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Diamond Smiles'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.u...
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Diamond Smiles'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Diamond Smiles'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'Bob Geldof - Someone's Looking At You'. The new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp...
Official video for 'Bob Geldof - Someone's Looking At You'. The new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'Bob Geldof - Someone's Looking At You'. The new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof ...
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
Watch this space for new videos only in the official Live Aid YouTube Channel.
Remember to subscribe: https://bit.ly/2WJweqH
#LiveAid #Live8 #BandAid
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
Watch this space for new videos only in the official Live Aid YouTube Channel.
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#LiveAid #Live8 #BandAid
Classic Rats Hits out September 9th
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Musi...
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Music video by The Boomtown Rats performing The Boomtown Rats. (C) 2013 Mercury Records Limited
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Music video by The Boomtown Rats performing The Boomtown Rats. (C) 2013 Mercury Records Limited
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - I Don't Like Mondays'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
#TheBoomtownRats #IDontLikeMondays #Vevo
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
Remember to subscribe to stay up to date with all new releases in the channel.
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Banana Republic'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'The Boomtown Rats - Diamond Smiles'. Bob Geldof's new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
Official video for 'Bob Geldof - Someone's Looking At You'. The new album 'How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell' is available here: http://zaphod.uk.vvhp.net/v-v/110221112550
The Boomtown Rats performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
Watch this space for new videos only in the official Live Aid YouTube Channel.
Remember to subscribe: https://bit.ly/2WJweqH
#LiveAid #Live8 #BandAid
Classic Rats Hits out September 9th
Pre-order now:
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http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk/
Music video by The Boomtown Rats performing The Boomtown Rats. (C) 2013 Mercury Records Limited
The Boomtown Rats are an Irish new wave band that had a series of Irish and UK hits between 1977 and 1985. The group is led by vocalist Bob Geldof. The other members of the original line-up were Garry Roberts (lead guitar), Johnnie Fingers (keyboard), Pete Briquette (bass), Gerry Cott (guitar) and Simon Crowe (drums). The Boomtown Rats broke up in 1986, but reformed in 2013, without Johnnie Fingers or Gerry Cott.
Biography
All six members originate from Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. Having been booked for their first gig under the name "The Nightlife Thugs," the group agreed on the name change, when Garry Roberts threatened to resign if they were called that, to the "Boomtown Rats" after a gang of children that Geldof had read about in Woody Guthrie's autobiography, Bound for Glory . They became a notable band, but one whose accomplishments were overshadowed by the charity work of frontman Bob Geldof, a former journalist with the New Musical Express.
He rodent into town Fangs were getting himdown He whiskered around thejuke joint Where the coolcats hang around Down at the mouse trap Fangs were getting hot Squealing with delight Their legs began to hop They're doin' the rat Keep your trap shut Do the rat Be a cool cat Do the rat Well hold on to your hat 'cos thatswhere it's at Wrap your tail around your partner