Artist Lounge: The Boomtown Rats
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1. Chic, "Good Times." Bernard Edwards' most lasting contribution to the music world: the bass line to this song. 2. The B-52's, "52 Girls." I was picking out music at a party around the time this album came out, and I thought to play "Rock Lobster." A woman I didn't know pushed me out of the way and put on "52 Girls." She was right. The video shows the bad v.early in their career. 3. Marianne Faithfull, "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan." Rock and roll is full of people reinve... MORE
On Monday, Jan. 29th 1979, 16 year old Brenda Ann Spencer opened fire on Cleveland Elementary School in San Diego, CA. By the time it was over she had killed two adults and injured eight children. She offered no explanation other than, "I don't like Mondays." Bob Geldof was moved enough by the story to write the song. I can't help but wonder what he thinks about the tragedy in Blacksburg yesterday. There is nothing that I can do or say that will adequately express t... MORE
Mary of the Fourth Form (1977). .The Boomtown Rats (1975-1986) was a punk rock/New Wave group led by Bob Geldof. All six members were originally from Dún Laoghaire, Ireland. The name Boomtown Rats comes from a gang in Woody Guthrie's autobiography, Bound for Glory. They became known as a notable band whose record is overshadowed by the charity work of their lead singer..http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Boomtown_Rats#Albums.http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk/.Looking Af... MORE
The Boomtown Rats - I Dont Like Mondays
Add to My Profile | More Videos I have a weird feeling when i see classic stuffs. It would be better to have time machine, wouldn't it?
Add to My Profile | More Videos I have a weird feeling when i see classic stuffs. It would be better to have time machine, wouldn't it?









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