Bob Geldof: 'Broadcasters should be ashamed of themselves'

RHIAN JONES

Bob Geldof has accused Facebook, Google and broadcasting companies of "letting the music industry diminish" and painted a bleak picture of its future.

The musician's comments came during his acceptance speech for a BASCA Gold Badge Award at today's ceremony, taking place in London.

Paying tribute to his "oldest colleague, producer, co-writer and great friend" Pete Briquette - co-founder of his early band the Boomtown Rats, Geldof said they had The Beatles to thank for kick-starting 40 years of "endless ...

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