Sir Bob Geldof once sent 1000 dead rats to US DJs in failed publicity stunt
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mirror.co.ukSir Bob Geldof has revealed that he once sent 1000 dead rats soaked in formaldehyde to radio DJs in the United States. The legendary rocker, 68, was part of the Boomtown Rats at the time and the band decided upon the bizarre publicity stunt in hopes of entering the US music scene.
The Irish rock star told BBC's The One Show that the gross stunt was 'basically the end' to any chances of US success. Speaking to the presenters via video call, Sir Bob donned a purple top and showed off his signature untamed locks.
He relived the strange story with lightheartedness as he chatted to Alex Jones and Angelica Bell. “It was 1,000 dead actual rats which were ordered from the sanitation department of New York City and sent out from Chicago to 1,000
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