Birthday: Bob Geldof

Born in 1951 in Dublin, Ireland, Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof first came to fame as the front man for the 70's new wave band The Boomtown Rats. The group had a string of hits in the U.K. including the song "I Don't Like Mondays." In 1982 Geldof took on the role of Pink in the movie Pink Floyd's: The Wall.

In 1984 Geldof organized over 40 British singers and musicians to record the song "Do They Know It's Christmas." The group, known as Band Aid, raised money to help prevent starvation in Africa. The project led to an even big endeavor, Live Aid. Geldof organized the all-day, two-continent charity concert with great success.

Geldof is divorced but has three children. He continues to make music as well as raise awareness of the plight of the African people.

If Bob Geldof died today he would be worth 49 points for Dave.