Bob Geldof

A flotilla of fishing vessels campaigning to leave the European Union sails up the river Thames in London on June 15.

British referendum campaigners are facing off in the river. And their music rocks.

June 15, 2016Economics

The two rival camps in Britain’s EU membership referendum clashed on Wednesday on central London’s River Thames during a protest by pro-“Brexit” fishermen. And the musical soundtrack during their skirmish is rather exceptional.

Liam Payne, singer with British boy band One Direction, leaves the recording of the Band Aid 30 charity single in London on November 15, 2014.

Musicians hope One Direction and a classic Christmas song can help fight Ebola

November 19, 2014Music

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