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    Who inspired the song “I Don't Like Mondays” and why?

    Question #103793. Asked by Midget40. (Mar 13 09 9:45 AM)


    mikew41

    		It was Brenda Spencers shooting spree at a California school in 1979.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brenda_Ann_Spencer

    Mar 13 09, 10:07 AM
    maskman22

    		Bob Geldoff heard of the shooting spree of 16-year-old Brenda Ann Spencer, who fired at children playing in a school playground in San Diego, California. She killed two adults and injured eight children. Her full explanation for her actions was "I don't like Mondays, this livens up the day."

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Don%27t_Like_Mondays

    Mar 13 09, 10:08 AM

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