Happy birthday! Bob Geldof turns 74 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 74 on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

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Bob Geldof is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-activist Bob Geldof has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Geldof, a cultural icon

Born Robert Frederick Zenon Geldof in Dún Laoghaire on October 5, 1951, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Irish history. Geldof's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Bob hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Bob Geldof as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Bob, you're the best!

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