Bob Geldof Defends Band Aid Christmas Song

Bob Geldof Stands by Band Aid's 40th Anniversary Release After Ed Sheeran Weighed in on Controversy
CNN This Morning, the Band Aid founder, 73, told anchor Kasie Hunt that he still stands by Band Aid's anniversary release of the song,
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 defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran criticism
Band Aid founder Bob Geldof defends 'Do They Know It’s Christmas?' following Ed Sheeran's criticism of 40-year-old holiday hit.
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
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.
Bob Geldof says he’ll ‘chat’ to Ed Sheeran as listeners call Band Aid 40 song ‘awful’
The backing band, compiled from the original and 2004 versions, features Paul McCartney and Duran Duran’s John Taylor on bass, Radiohead’s Thom Yorke on piano, Phil Collins on drums, and The Darkness’s Justin and Dan Hawkins on guitar.
Bob Geldof brushes off Ed Sheeran's criticism of "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
Time can change your perspective on something like that, as it did for Ed Sheeran, who participated in a newer version of Band Aid in 2014. Now that there’s another version coming out that mixes three versions of “Do They Know It’s Christmas” (1984,
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 says he will chat to Ed Sheeran after his criticism of charity single
Bob Geldof has said he will chat to Ed Sheeran following his criticism of the charity Band Aid single Do They Know It’s Christmas?. To mark the song’s 40th anniversary, a remix has been created which blends the voices of artists who have featured on previous editions including Harry Styles,
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Bob Geldof Defends ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ After Ed Sheeran Complaint: ‘Song Has Kept Millions of People Alive’
Band Aid founder Bob Geldof shrugged off Ed Sheeran’s comments about the upcoming remix of “Do They Know It’s ...
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Bob Geldof responds to Ed Sheeran statement on Band Aid song ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’
I’m hoping it’s a forward-looking one. Love to all.” Bob Geldof responded to Ed Sheeran’s remark about the Band Aid charity single (Getty) Speaking to The Sunday Times,Geldof, 73 ...