BOB GELDOF - GELDOF TO JOIN HOUSE OF LORDS

GELDOF TO JOIN HOUSE OF LORDS

BOB GELDOF will be rewarded for his 25-year crusade to end world poverty with a seat in the U.K. parliament's House of Lords.
The former Boomtown Rats singer was awarded an honorary knighthood in 1985, a year after helping to organise charity concert Live Aid.
He staged a similar event, Live 8, in 2005 - and his philanthropic efforts have earned him a life peerage from Queen Elizabeth II, who has included the rocker in her Birthday Honours list in June (09).
Irish-born Geldof is eligible for the accolade because he now lives in London.
A source tells British tabloid The People, "His achievements are second to none and his ability to highlight important campaigns is admirable. He'll be a fantastic ambassador for the House of Lords."