Bob Geldof Defends Band Aid Christmas Song

Band Aid’s Bob Geldof Defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' After Ed Sheeran Says His 'Personal Stance' on Song Has Changed
Bob Geldof is defending 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and the charity work Band Aid has accomplished after facing criticism from Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG. 'This little pop song has kept millions of people alive,
Bob Geldof Defends Band Aid Christmas Song After Ed Sheeran Criticism
Geldof defended the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" saying that it had grown into an important piece of political discourse.
Bob Geldof on 40 Years of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’: Charity, Controversy & Changing Lives
Geldof says he'll "have a talk" with Ed Sheeran, who participated in the 2014 version of the song and has since expressed his changed views on it.
Band Aid 40 branded 'horrific' by listeners as Bob Geldof breaks down in tears over 'work of art' charity song
Band Aid 40 branded 'horrific' by listeners as Bob Geldof breaks down in tears over 'work of art' charity song - Listeners said the charity single doesn’t have ‘a patch on the original’ after it aired
Band Aid songwriter hits out at Bob Geldof in explosive social media rant
Just days after his spat with Ed Sheeran, Bob Geldof has now been called out again over his Band Aid charity initiative for Africa.
Bob Geldof defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran criticism
Band Aid founder Bob Geldof defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran's criticism of 40-year-old holiday hit.
Bob Geldof Stands by Band Aid's 40th Anniversary Release After Ed Sheeran Weighed in on Controversy
"Over the course of 40 years, hundreds of thousands of people — probably millions — are alive because of a little pop song," Geldof said on CNN
Bob Geldof commemorates 40 years of Band Aid
Bob Geldof, along with Midge Ure and Trevor Horn have released a brand new 2024 Ultimate Mix to mark 40 years of Band Aid, with a re-imagining of ‘the song that changed the world’.
Bob Geldof says he’ll ‘chat’ to Ed Sheeran as listeners call Band Aid 40 song ‘awful’
The backing band, compiled from the original and 2004 versions, features Paul McCartney and Duran Duran’s John Taylor on bass, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke on piano, Phil Collins on drums, and The Darkness’s Justin and Dan Hawkins on guitar.
Bob Geldof rings Ed Sheeran to discuss Band Aid drama after backlash
Bob Geldof, co-founder of Band Aid, reportedly reached out to Ed Sheeran to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the project. The re-recorded song has faced growing criticism over the years, with some artists describing the initiative as dehumanising.
Sir Bob Geldof responds to Fuse ODG’s Band Aid criticism
CNN interviews Sir Bob Geldof about the re-release of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ song, to mark the 40th anniversary of the original. The singer and political activist responds to criticism of the re-release,
Band Aid Founder Bob Geldof Slams Ed Sheeran's "Wealthy-World Argument" About Record's Wrongs
Bob Geldof has defended his Band Aid charity single against criticism, including Ed Sheeran's complaint last week ...
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Ed Sheeran, Sir Bob Geldof and the Band Aid controversy — everything we know so far
The Band Aid drama rages on as Sir Bob Geldof has reportedly called Ed Sheeran after backlash over ‘damaging stereotypes’ in Christmas hit. The Boomtown Rats icon has defended the charity ...
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Ricky Gervais leaves Bob Geldof stoney-faced as he ridicules Band Aid star's appearance in awkward interview
Ricky Gervais’ joke at Bob Geldof’s expense left the BBC One Show studio in awkward silence as the Band Aid star appeared to ...