weslgarlic Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Tuesday, September 10th 2013 12:05 The 61-year-old Irish star is due to go up on a one-hour commercial space flight with the company Space XC. He will be in a Lynx Mark II shuttle powered by four rocket engines which will take off from a normal runway. It accelerates to a speed of almost Mach 3 - about 2,200mph - within three minutes, according to the firm's website. The Boomtown Rats frontman, who said he would be the first Irishman in space, is due to start his training in a flight simulator based in the Netherlands later this year. In a statement, he said: "Being the 'first Irishman in space' is not only a fantastic honour, but pretty mind-blowing. "The first rock astronaut space rat! "Elvis may have left the building, but Bob Geldof will have left the planet! Wild! "Who would have thought it possible in my lifetime." The website said of the Lynx Mark II: "At an altitude of nearly 60km (37 miles), the pilot switches off the engines. "The parabolic flight begins. The crew experiences weightlessness for several minutes. "The Lynx Mark II reaches apogee (highest point) at 103km (64 miles). The official frontier of space begins at 100km (62 miles). "A place where the sky is completely black, despite the sunshine. From here, the Earth's curvature is clearly visible from the cockpit." http://www.planetrock.com/news/entertainment-news/bob-geldof-singer-set-to-go-into-space/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted September 11, 2013 Share Posted September 11, 2013 Couldn't he just go to Yosemite or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hopefully he will keep going and not come back… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matjaz1 Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 How about giving the money they used for the flight to charity!!!??? I wonder how much from Live aid went to him!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Will the launch be on a Monday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weslgarlic Posted September 12, 2013 Author Share Posted September 12, 2013 The Boomtown Rats Tour Dates & New Album Some 27 years since their final show in Dublin in May ’86, The Boomtown Rats – Bob Geldof on vocals, Pete Briquette on bass, Simon Crowe on drums and Garry Roberts on guitar - will tour the UK in the autumn and release a new album. There has been an amazing positive reaction from fans and the media alike. Many thanks! JUNE Sun 18th - ISLE OF WIGHT FESTIVAL JULY Fri 5th - THE MARQUEE, CORK, IRELAND Sun 7th - SEENLAND FESTIVAL, GERMANY Sat 20th - CHAGSTOCK FESTIVAL, DEVON, ENGLAND OCTOBER Sat 12th - VICAR STREET, DUBLIN, IRELAND Sun 13th - VICAR STREET, DUBLIN, IRELAND Fri 18th - BELFAST ULSTER HALL, NORTHERN IRELAND Tue 22nd - BOURNEMOUTH 02 ACADEMY, ENGLAND Wed 23rd - CAMBRIDGE CORN EXCHANGE, ENGLAND Fri 25th - NORWICH UEA THE NICK RAYNS LCR, ENGLAND Sat 26th - LONDON ROUNDHOUSE, ENGLAND Mon 28th - BRISTOL 02 ACADEMY, ENGLAND Tue 29th - NOTTINGHAM ROCK CITY, ENGLAND Thu 31st - LEEDS 02 ACADEMY, ENGLAND NOVEMBER Fri 1st - MANCHESTER ACADEMY, ENGLAND Sun 3rd - GLASGOW 02 ACADEMY, SCOTLAND Mon 4th - NEWCASTLE 02 ACADEMY, ENGLAND Wed 6th - BIRMINGHAM 02 ACADEMY, ENGLAND Thu 7th - THE DOME, DONCASTER, ENGLAND Sat 9th - FAT SAM'S DUNDEE, SCOTLAND Sun 10th - THE BEACH BALLROOM, ABERDEEN, SCOTLAND http://www.boomtownrats.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles J. White Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 He is a twat, he looks down on rock bands, and thinks everyone must be political when nothing could be further from the truth, he is Rolling Stone Magazine's idea of rock music... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 He is a twat, he looks down on rock bands, and thinks everyone must be political when nothing could be further from the truth, he is Rolling Stone Magazine's idea of rock music... +1 Agreed. Though I have no idea what Sir Bob G is like as a person, the Boomtown Rats were a shite band. I had the displeasure of seeing them twice. Please let their reunion stay in the UK and not befoul the rest of the planet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 He is a twat, he looks down on rock bands, and thinks everyone must be political when nothing could be further from the truth, he is Rolling Stone Magazine's idea of rock music... My theory is that most punk rockers were jealous of the successful classic rock bands. They wanted the fame, the money and the perks but, knew they didn't have the musicianship or songwriting chops. So they made a virtue of their lack of ability. Image became more important than musical chops. Punk rock had some merit as an artistic outlet for the young and disenfranchised. Once The Suits got ahold of it, it lost even that. IMHO, it always kind of sucked from a strictly musical standpoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayougal65 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 +1 Agreed. Though I have no idea what Sir Bob G is like as a person, the Boomtown Rats were a shite band. I had the displeasure of seeing them twice. Please let their reunion stay in the UK and not befoul the rest of the planet. Yep, i agree... I never saw what the fuss was about with the Boomtown Rats and then later the Michael Hutchence thing was so horribly tragic. I am not a fan of Sir Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hopefully he will keep going and not come back… That deserves an LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Yep, i agree... I never saw what the fuss was about with the Boomtown Rats and then later the Michael Hutchence thing was so horribly tragic. I am not a fan of Sir Bob! Damn! I forgot about that real-life soap opera and Geldorf's role in it. Times does fly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bayougal65 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Damn! I forgot about that real-life soap opera and Geldorf's role in it. Times does fly. Yes, time does fly, Michael has been dead now over 15 years. I always felt there was so much more to the story than what was reported. Bob Geldof was the only adult survivor and ended up with Michael's child despite not being blood related to the child and then didn't allow Michael's family much, if any contact! Then Michael's parents even died it seemed rather soon after! Unbelievably tragic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius Rising Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Bob Geldof is a evil little imp with the backing of satan himself. How the hell else can anyone explain this dopes life? Starts in a shitty band making shitty music (kinda difficult being the late 70's early 80's music scene), somehow becomes incredibly wealthy and powerful and is deemed the spokesperson for music in the 80's, then does all that drama with Michael Hutchens and family all the wile being some sort of untouchable puppet master. WTF??? If that does not make one worthy of the title Spawn of Satan, what the hell does? This asshole could shoot Dakota Fanning in the face and desecrate her corpse, at which point the Queen would knight him again before dedicating a wing at Buckingham Palace to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I totally forgot about that whole Michael Hutchence weirdness...what a shite Bob was. In retrospect, he was the perfect git to play 'Pink' in that 'orrible "Pink Floyd The Wall" movie. I mean, if you couldn't have the original misanthropic cunt himself, Roger Waters, play 'Pink', Bob Geldof was a good substitute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 Bob Geldof is a evil little imp with the backing of satan himself. How the hell else can anyone explain this dopes life? Starts in a shitty band making shitty music (kinda difficult being the late 70's early 80's music scene), somehow becomes incredibly wealthy and powerful and is deemed the spokesperson for music in the 80's, then does all that drama with Michael Hutchens and family all the wile being some sort of untouchable puppet master. WTF??? If that does not make one worthy of the title Spawn of Satan, what the hell does? This asshole could shoot Dakota Fanning in the face and desecrate her corpse, at which point the Queen would knight him again before dedicating a wing at Buckingham Palace to him. Don't hold back, tell us how you really feel. You raise some interesting questions. The most charitable answer is that Geldof has a great head for business and knows how to maximize his earning potential. If even half of what I read about Paula Yates' drug use was true, then Geldof was well within his rights to seek custody of HIS children. I don't think he should have been given custody of Michael Hutchence's daughter if Hutchence's parents were able and willing to provide a stable home for her. But I wasn't there so what do I know? When I read that Rupert Everett confessed to a six year affair with Paula Yates in one of his books, my first thought was that it wasn't very gentlemanly of him since Yates is no longer around to give her version of events. My second thought was that Everett should watch his back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlerhunt2 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 was geldof against Zeppelin? He lives in the same town as me in england i met him, i read somewhere he wasnt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagefan55 Posted July 22, 2014 Share Posted July 22, 2014 My theory is that most punk rockers were jealous of the successful classic rock bands. They wanted the fame, the money and the perks but, knew they didn't have the musicianship or songwriting chops. So they made a virtue of their lack of ability. Image became more important than musical chops. Punk rock had some merit as an artistic outlet for the young and disenfranchised. Once The Suits got ahold of it, it lost even that. IMHO, it always kind of sucked from a strictly musical standpoint. I couldn't agree more. Also, the "space trip" money should be donated to charity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I totally forgot about that whole Michael Hutchence weirdness...what a shite Bob was. In retrospect, he was the perfect git to play 'Pink' in that 'orrible "Pink Floyd The Wall" movie. I mean, if you couldn't have the original misanthropic cunt himself, Roger Waters, play 'Pink', Bob Geldof was a good substitute. Maybe he'll shave his eyebrows (or his nipples) in space and the hair will clog up the air filters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SozoZoso Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Is there any chance if he could take Bono, Chris Martin, Phil Collins and Sting along with him for the ride, one way ticket should be suffice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Duck Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Is there any chance if he could take Bono, Chris Martin, Phil Collins and Sting along with him for the ride, one way ticket should be suffice. Hey, I like some of Sting and Phil Collins' music! But I'm okay with Bono keeping Geldorf company in space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrum Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey, I like some of Sting and Phil Collins' music! But I'm okay with Bono keeping Geldorf company in space. I like Sting too. The others........Meh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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