Bob Geldof

Bob Geldoff, 71, wrote the iconic Band Aid track with Midge Ure, 69, in 1984; LadBaby's single, Food Aid, became the fastest-selling single of 2022 ...

For us he was Gazzer, the guy who summed up the sense of who The Rats are. He went on to have a solo career after the band split, but reunited with three other bandmates in 2013. We've got a bunch of festivals coming up and it's odd [that he won't be there].' Important: 'Whatever you think of the production, that doesn't matter. 'We've auditioned a million guitarists, and no one is going to live up to him. 'The LadBaby thing, whatever you think of the production, that doesn't matter. The 71-year-old released new music with the Rats in 2017 and again in 2020. In the tribute, the group said: 'For fans he was The Legend - and he was. It's less of a song a more of its own thing. With LadBaby, it was for the many people that are disgracefully going cold and hungry in Great Britain in 2023' he said With LadBaby, it was for the many people that are disgracefully going cold and hungry in Great Britain in 2023.' And on Wednesday's instalment of This Morning, Bob Geldoff, 71 - who wrote the iconic track with Midge Ure, 69, in 1984 - explained why he let the YouTubers use the track.

The singer was discussing working with Sam Smith almost 10 years ago on a re-release of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'

"Sam Smith, I remember at the microphone he had his eyes closed and he was singing away the song and I said, 'Sam, they're not the words'. Sir Bob was on the show to remember his late the Boomtown Rats bandmate and childhood friend Garry Roberts who died in November, aged 72. And he goes, 'Oh yeah, sorry,' as we had rewritten the words for the Ebola crisis in West Africa." It's not like he's doing it maliciously." It's so easy not to do." This Morning viewers have shared their disappointment on Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield as they failed to correct Sir Bob Geldof's error when he spoke about Sam Smith.

Live Aid organiser Bob Geldof described his grief as 'bottomless' following the death of daughter Peaches in chillingly similar circumstances to her mum ...

"It always makes me so sad to hear about people like (actor Philip Seymour) Hoffman, who were real masters and also family men who were just wasted by the constant, gnawing obsession with it. The family had gone to Utah to a rehab place there. "Time doesn't heal, time accommodates. Speaking to The Mail On Sunday's Event magazine about the distressing moment that preceded her death, he said: "By 2013, we'd been through it. You go back, you go back, you go back, you go back, you go back, you go over, you go over. "Then she ran away from there. Then in February 2014 Tom found texts suggesting his wife was once again using. She was free to leave." I wasn't a crackhead." By all accounts, he was a strict parent and fiercely protective. I hope I don't." "Yeah, I've taken drugs.

"Not Bob Geldof repeatedly misgendering Sam Smith on live telly and the evil Holly and Phil not correcting him…"

Phil, Holly and Bob share a laugh before Holly says: "It's go engrained". @RobsonMcTanned typed: "'He' Bob, ooh you'll be in trouble now! @Ells_worthy replied: "Ugh. Viewers were not happy as today's This Morning guest Sir Bob Geldof accidentally misgendered singer Sam Smith several times - with some fans pointing out how he was not corrected by hosts Holly Willoughby and Philip Schofield. While speaking about Band Aid's upcoming 40th anniversary, Bob brought up British singer Sam Smith's name - who previously featured on the song in 2014. Because we had re-written the words for I think the Ebola crisis in west Africa.

The Boomtown Rats legend was in the studio alongside Holly and Phil from 10am on Wednesday.

It's so easy not to do." A second wrote: "Bob Geldof just misgendered Sam smith on this morning." Another said: "Ugh. But a Twitter user said: "Not Bob Geldof repeatedly misgendering Sam Smith on live telly." Sir Bob said: "Sam Smith, I remember him. Because we had re-written the words for the Ebola crisis."

The political activist and song-writer appeared on the latest episode of This Morning (February 22) to chat about the death of guitar player Garry Roberts and ...

Like sitting on a bank." Alex asked them: "What, like a fly fisherman?" Yeah, I'd love to be a fisher-them." During the conversation, the British singer Sam Smith was brought up, however Bob referred to the hit artist as 'he.' Bob was not corrected for his misgendering blunder by Holly and Phillip, which has caused backlash on social media. The singer responded: "I do love fishing, yes! During an appearance on The One Show, the singer had to correct Alex Jones after she described them as a 'fisher-man.'

Fans of This Morning were taken aback during the latest instalment of the popular ITV show after The Boomtown Rats singer Sir Bob Geldof said a 'naughty' ...

I'm off to Ofcom." One fan said: "Omg, Sir Bob said a**e twice!" but he shouted mid-way through his sentence, making Holly jump back as a result. He then added: "I'll turn around and it won't be Gaz any more. Another threatened to file a complaint to the Office of Communications and wrote: "Did he just say a**e? But then Sir Bob said the word "a**e" again when he went on to describe his behind.

The political activist and songwriter was discussing the upcoming 40th anniversary of Band Aid when he mentioned Sam Smith and how they took part in 2014.

Appearing on the programme, Sir Bob referred to Sam as "he" several times. The singer said they dreamed of being a "fisher-them". Phil, Holly and Bob shared a laugh before Holly says: "It's go engrained". It's so easy not to do." However, he repeatedly misgendered the singer - who identifies as non-binary and asks people to use the pronouns 'they/them' when being addressed. Viewers of This Morning on ITV were left fuming after Sir Bob Geldof repeatedly misgendered Sam Smith.

Veteran singer Bob Geldof, who lives in Kent, ignited a row on social media during an appearance on This Morning.

Get a grip." "You know, something to really get upset about. "And he says 'sorry', so off he goes, he closes his eyes again and he starts singing the original words.

Bob Geldof appeared as a guest on This Morning to discuss a wide range of topics, including the sad death of his Boomtown Rats bandmate Garry Roberts and ...

People need to get with the times." Phil, Holly and Bob share a laugh before Holly says: "It's go engrained". Painful watch," another echoed. "And he says 'sorry', so off he goes, he closes his eyes again and he starts singing the original words. He goes, 'oh yeah, sorry'. [This Morning](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/this-morning), Bob said: "Sam Smith, I remember him at the microphone had his eyes closed, and he was singing away to the song, and I said 'Sam, they're not the words'.

Bob said: "Sam Smith, I remember him at the microphone had his eyes closed, and he was singing away to the song, and I said 'Sam, they're not the words'. He ...

People need to get with the times." Phil, Holly and Bob share a laugh before Holly says: "It's go engrained". Painful watch." "And he says 'sorry', so off he goes, he closes his eyes again and he starts singing the original words. He goes, 'oh yeah, sorry'. Bob said: "Sam Smith, I remember him at the microphone had his eyes closed, and he was singing away to the song, and I said 'Sam, they're not the words'.

Sir Bob Geldof has been criticised by This Morning viewers after he repeatedly misgendered Sam Smith during an appearance on the programme.

People need to get with the times." I said 'Sam', and he goes 'oh yes, sorry, every year in school I have to sing this song'". Painful watch," another argued. He goes, 'oh yeah, sorry'. "And he says 'sorry', so off he goes, he closes his eyes again and he starts singing the original words. Geldof said: "Sam Smith, I remember him at the microphone had his eyes closed, and he was singing away to the song, and I said 'Sam, they're not the words'.

Fans have questioned why Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield didn't step in after Bob Geldof repeatedly misgendered Sam Smith on Wednesday.

Yet Bob repeatedly referred to Sam as 'he' Taking to Twitter after the segment shocked viewers penned: 'He's on national TV and speaking about Sam Smith. And why did he choose...' Yet Bob repeatedly referred to Sam as 'he'. You'd think someone would brief him on Sam's gender identity or at least correct him. He goes, "oh yeah, sorry".'