The Boomtown Rats
The Boomtown Rats, fronted by Bob Geldof, were Ireland's first punk-influenced band to achieve international success.
Origin: Dún Laoghaire, Ireland · Years active: 1975–1986, 2013–present
Biography
The Boomtown Rats, fronted by Bob Geldof, were Ireland's first punk-influenced band to achieve international success.
Key 1980s albums
- The Boomtown Rats (1977)
- A Tonic for the Troops (1978)
- The Fine Art of Surfacing (1979)
Essential songs
- I Don't Like Mondays (1979)
- Rat Trap (1978)
- Looking After No. 1 (1977)
- She's So Modern (1978)
Genres
Upcoming concerts
The Boomtown Rats have 2 upcoming concerts tracked by RADIO 1980.
- The Boomtown Rats — TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland — 23 October 2026
- The Boomtown Rats — The Hive, Waterford , Ireland — 19 December 2026
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