The Story Behind: I Don't Like Mondays by The Boomtown Rats

Podcast: Lyrics Of Their Life - The Music Biography Podcast · Adam Hampton

Opublikowano: 2025-10-16

In this episode, we delve into the tragic and controversial story that inspired the Boomtown Rats’ haunting hit, "I Don't Like Mondays." We trace the origins of the song and how lead singer Bob Geldof and keyboardist Johnny Fingers came up with the idea, before taking listeners back to 1979 when 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer opened fire at a school in San Diego, California, killing two people and injuring nine. We also explore the events leading up to the shooting, Brenda’s background, possible motives, and what ultimately happened to her. We also examine the public's reaction to the song...