Tracks (6)
LAST PLAYED ON EIREWAVE:
Rat Trap
The Boomtown Rats are an Irish rock and new wave band originally formed in Dublin in 1975. Between 1977 and 1985, they had a series of Irish and UK hits including "Like Clockwork", "Rat Trap", "I Don't Like Mondays", and "Banana Republic". The original line-up comprised six musicians; five from Dún Laoghaire in County Dublin; Gerry Cott (rhythm guitar), Simon Crowe (drums), Johnnie Fingers (keyboards), Bob Geldof (vocals), and Garry Roberts (lead guitar), plus Fingers's cousin Pete Briquette (bass). The Boomtown Rats broke up in 1986, but reformed in 2013, without Fingers or Cott. Garry Roberts died in 2022.
The Boomtown Rats are an Irish rock and new wave band originally formed in Dublin in 1975. Between 1977 and 1985, they had a series of Irish and UK hits including "Like Clockwork", "Rat Trap", "I Don't Like Mondays", and "Banana Republic". The original line-up comprised six musicians; five from Dún Laoghaire in County Dublin; Gerry Cott (rhythm guitar), Simon Crowe (drums), Johnnie Fingers (keyboards), Bob Geldof (vocals), and Garry Roberts (lead guitar), plus Fingers's cousin Pete Briquette (bass). The Boomtown Rats broke up in 1986, but reformed in 2013, without Fingers or Cott. Garry Roberts died in 2022. The band's fame and notability have been overshadowed by the charity work of frontman Bob Geldof.
Released in 2025, The First 50 Years: Songs Of Boomtown Glory is The Boomtown Rats' latest album. On Eirewave you'll hear 6 of their songs, from Looking After Number One (1977) all the way to Someone's Looking At You (1980), and we played Rat Trap today. The next chance to see them live is on 23 October 2026 at TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
— The Eirewave VIP Club
Our Record of the Month, the Irish & UK gigs not to miss, The Backstage Pass and members-only competitions. Free, one email a month.
— Almost there
Your subscription will be activated after clicking the confirmation link in your email.
