Bob Geldof to Join House of Lords

04 May 2009

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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).

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.

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."

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