Bob Geldof

Irish singer, songwriter and political activist in anti-poverty efforts concerning Africa. He currently serves as an adviser to DATA and the ONE Campaign, global anti-poverty campaigns founded by fellow Irish humanitarian Bono. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, granted a honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, and among other awards is a recipient of the Man of Peace title which recognizes individuals who have made “an outstanding contribution to international social justice and peace”. He organized the charity super-concert Live Aid in 1985 and the Live 8 concerts in 2005.