Forty years ago, Bob Geldof had an idea that arguably changed the world, and certainly changed the music world. It is such a simple idea, really, it is a wonder no one had tried it before: get as many ...

On Nov. 25, Band Aid released the “ultimate remix” of “Do They Know It’s Christmas?,” the rock charity single from 40 years ago that, in addition to whatever good it has done, also broadcasts a ...

On Nov. 25, 1984, a group featuring some of the biggest names in British pop music — including members of Duran Duran, Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, the Police, Bananarama and Wham! — recorded a ...

The 40th-anniversary remake of Band Aid's Do They Know It's Christmas? charity hit was released on November 25. The new mix, which features vocals recycled from previous versions of the single, still ...

In 1984, the Boomtown Rats' Bob Geldof and Ultravox's Midge Ure wrote a catchy, well-intentioned, deeply problematic Christmas song about the need to help other people during the holiday season. A ...

A new version of the song "Do They Know It's Christmas" is out today — November 25. And it's already stirred up a bit of controversy. Irish rocker Bob Geldof was the driving force behind the first ...

"This little pop song has kept millions of people alive," the Irish musician and activist told ‘The Sunday Times’ Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty Bob Geldof is standing his ...

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