Geldof axes self from Live 8 playlist

Rock campaigner Bob Geldof has axed himself off the playlist for Saturday's Live 8 gigs, because he doesn't sell enough records to justify sharing the stage with superstars Madonna, Paul McCartney and U2.

Geldof axes self from Live 8 playlist

Rock campaigner Bob Geldof has axed himself off the playlist for Saturday's Live 8 gigs, because he doesn't sell enough records to justify sharing the stage with superstars Madonna, Paul McCartney and U2.

Live 8 organiser Geldof is happy to watch from the wings while Mariah Carey, Dido, Elton John and Sting jostle for stage time in London's Hyde Park.

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