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Radio 2,21 Sep 2025,115 mins

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In September 1977, Bob introduced a brand new band on his 'Old Grey Whistle Test' programme, performing at London's Music Machine venue - they were The Boomtown Rats. Fast forward a few decades and the band are releasing a new anthology of The Boomtown Rats called ‘The First 50 Years – Songs of Boomtown Glory’. Bob Geldof joins Bob Harris on the show to chat about the origins of The Boomtown Rats, their early years and memories of starting out on a pioneering rock'n'roll career. To listen on most smart speakers, just say “Sounds of the 70s with Bob Harris".

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