Bob Geldof Defends Band Aid Christmas Song

Bob Geldof Stands by Band Aid's 40th Anniversary Release After Ed Sheeran Weighed in on Controversy
"Over the course of 40 years, hundreds of thousands of people — probably millions — are alive because of a little pop song," Geldof said on CNNBob Geldof is doubling down on his support of the 40th anniversary re-recording of the classic charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?
Bob Geldof Defends Band Aid Christmas Song After Ed Sheeran Criticism
Geldof defended the song "Do They Know It's Christmas?" saying that it had grown into an important piece of political discourse.
Ed Sheeran, Sir Bob Geldof and the Band Aid controversy — everything we know so far
The Band Aid drama rages on as Sir Bob Geldof has reportedly called Ed Sheeran after backlash over ‘damaging stereotypes’ in Christmas hit. The Boomtown Rats icon has defended the charity single, which he originally wrote in 1984 to raise money during the famine in Ethiopia.
Band Aid’s Bob Geldof Defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' After Ed Sheeran Says His 'Personal Stance' on Song Has Changed
Bob Geldof is defending 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' and the charity work Band Aid has accomplished after facing criticism from Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG. 'This little pop song has kept millions of people alive,
Bob Geldof rings Ed Sheeran to discuss Band Aid drama after backlash
Bob Geldof, co-founder of Band Aid, reportedly reached out to Ed Sheeran to discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding the project. The re-recorded song has faced growing criticism over the years, with some artists describing the initiative as dehumanising.
Band Aid Founder Bob Geldof Slams Ed Sheeran’s “Wealthy-World Argument” About Record’s Wrongs
The Boomtown Rats singer responded to Sheeran's statement this week that he would have refused to participate.
'Here comes Ed Sheeran to save Christmas again': Fans react to new song set to rival Band Aid 40
Ed Sheeran has treated fans to an early Christmas present by dropping new song Under The Tree. The original song features on the soundtrack of upcoming Locksmith Animation feature film That Christmas, which is released on Netflix on December 4. Singer-songwriter Sheeran, 33, shared the track on YouTube on Tuesday.
Bob Geldof says he’ll ‘chat’ to Ed Sheeran as listeners call Band Aid 40 song ‘awful’
Bob Geldof says he’ll ‘chat’ to Ed Sheeran as listeners call Band Aid 40 song ‘awful’ - ‘The debate must be made and it means we can argue our point of view even more strongly’
Bob Geldof says he will chat to Ed Sheeran after his criticism of Band Aid 40 charity single
The singer-songwriter said he didn’t give permission for his vocals to be used on the latest iteration of the classic song
Sir Bob Geldof responds to Fuse ODG’s Band Aid criticism
CNN interviews Sir Bob Geldof about the re-release of Band Aid’s ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ song, to mark the 40th anniversary of the original. The singer and political activist responds to criticism of the re-release,
Bob Geldof tells Band Aid 40 critics to ‘shut up’ as he declares charity single is ‘perfect’
Bob Geldof has defended the Band Aid 40 charity single release following backlash from several artists. Singer Ed Sheeran said he had changed his stance on charity single “Do They Know It’s Christmas?
Band Aid stars hit out at Ed Sheeran over vocal permission complaint on charity single
Spandau Ballet’s Tony Hadley and the song’s producer, Trevor Horn, defended the intentions behind the charity single ...
Live Aid promoter dismisses ‘woke do-gooders’ questioning Band Aid after Ed Sheeran statement
Harvey Goldsmith’s comments come after Sheeran said he had changed his stance on the charity single ‘Do They Know It’s ...