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UB40 are a reggae and pop band from Birmingham, UK, formed in 1978. They have sold in excess of 70 million records.

Over the course of a career that’s now lasted for well over thirty years, UB40 have made a name for themselves as one of the most successful reggae acts in history. They’ve been successful the world over, but are probably best loved in their native United Kingdom, where they’ve had no fewer than fifty singles make the singles chart. In the U.S., meanwhile, they’ve had two huge number one successes, including “Red Red Wine” - probably their signature song - and their take on Elvis Presley’s classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love”.

It’s difficult to speak too clearly about the current lineup of the group, not least because it’s subject to legal proceedings; there’s now both a UB40 and a ‘UB40 Reunited’, with the latter band boasting original singer Ali Campbell, long-time trumpeter Astro and keyboardist Mickey Virtue. At the heart of the conflict is a spat between Campbell and his brother Duncan, who remains in the original UB40 - who, confusingly, are also still a going concern. Either way, it shouldn’t be allowed to overshadow an impressive legacy, the most important part of which is likely the example that UB40 set, with their diverse ethnic background, for other multi-cultural musical outfits in the UK.

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UB40 is ALWAYS a treat for the senses live. Their sound is larger than life. How could it be anything less? With Veteran member Robin Campbell on rhythm and lead guitar who also sings with the deeper, melodic voice. Duncan Campbell giving the lead vocals all he's got, throw in some subtle smiles and a whole lot of sophisticated charm as well. Earl Falconer on bass, making a center stage appearance for a few songs of his own, including, Bulldozer, a fantastic new one from the current album "For The Many". Martin Meredith on saxophone playing straight to your soul, Lawrence Perry dazzling on trumpet, and humbly standing in for The one and only Brian Travers was Ian who really carried the music quite well and is an absolute gentleman. Norman Hassan gives you voice, percussion, character and some very fancy dance moves! Tony Mullings on keyboards lays down a very complicated array of sounds that infiltrate the music and make it what it is, he adds so much to the richness of their brand of Reggae. Jimmy Brown sets the tempo on the drums and gives this fine group of genuine, talented, musicians a wild ride to lay down all of their musical contributions to and float you away on rythm, melody, beat, love songs, politics, thought provoking, smile producing MUSIC! This is a band that if you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to see live, and you miss it, you missed more than you will ever realize. They are so good to their true and loyal fans, both on stage and off. There's obvious reason why this is 40th anniversary tour, 40 years of material, all authentic (even the covers!) all genuine, all solid, and inspirational. UB40 is the finest entertainment I've ever had the privilege to experience. Go. See. Them.

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UB40 is ALWAYS a treat for the senses live. Their sound is larger than life. How could it be anything less? With Veteran member Robin Campbell on rhythm and lead guitar who also sings with the deeper, melodic voice. Duncan Campbell giving the lead vocals all he's got, throw in some subtle smiles and a whole lot of sophisticated charm as well. Earl Falconer on bass, making a center stage appearance for a few songs of his own, including, Bulldozer, a fantastic new one from the current album "For The Many". Martin Meredith on saxophone playing straight to your soul, Lawrence Perry dazzling on trumpet, and humbly standing in for The one and only Brian Travers was Ian who really carried the music quite well and is an absolute gentleman. Norman Hassan gives you voice, percussion, character and some very fancy dance moves! Tony Mullins on keyboards lays down a very complicated array of sounds that infiltrate the music and make it what it is, he adds so much to the richness of their brand of Reggae. Jimmy Brown sets the tempo on the drums and gives this fine group of genuine, talented, musicians a wild ride to lay down all of their musical contributions to and float you away on rythm, melody, beat, love songs, politics, thought provoking, smile producing MUSIC! This is a band that if you are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to see live, and you miss it, you missed more than you will ever realize. They are so good to their true and loyal fans, both on stage and off. There's obvious reason why this is 40th anniversary tour, 40 years of material, all authentic (even the covers!) all genuine, all solid, and inspirational. UB40 is the finest entertainment I've ever had the privilege to experience. Go. See. Them.

UB40 is a British reggae/pop band that has been in the industry for over thirty years. Although their membership has changed over the years, they are still touring and entertaining fans around the world. They generally perform in large venues and outdoor festivals.

The entertainment is based on the music and vocals rather than special effects and dance routines. Their opening act is usually a DJ playing classic reggae songs to get the audience dancing and in the mood.

Their current lead singer Duncan Campbell brings a deeper, more soulful tone to the lyrics. UB40 is well-known for its covers as well as its original music. UB40 in concert plays all the old favorites and covers as well as their newer music. They have the sort of show that draws the audience in so that they are dancing and singing along with every song. The audience tends to be a little older these days, but after 15 minutes of singing and dancing, the years seem to melt away for the evening.

UB40 plays for two solid hours. The show is short on the stories and preaching and long on the singing and music. The band is not out there to promote some message or view but to help the audience have a great time. They usually back-load the second half of the show with classics to leave everyone with a good feeling at the end.

British reggae/pop band UB40 now hold an iconic status due to the timeless quality of their music which achieved huge commercial success in the UK during the 80s and 90s. Still touring to date to both the original fans and new converts who enjoy the band's music.

Perhaps looking for an alternative to the grey skies of Birmingham, the group developed a sun drenched sound inspired by the reggae greats including Bob Marley as well as their multi-cultural surrounding which exposed them to a huge variety of music. The influences remain present throughout their discography and now their live show continues to include soulful backing vocalists and a variety of reggae instruments.

The band enjoyed a huge amount of hits during their peak so filtering these into a succinct live show is a feat however they make great decisions with 'Cherry Oh Baby' and 'How Can a Poor Man Stand Such Times and Live?' which both receive big cheers. There is no inclusion of their #1 cover and collaboration with Chrissie Hynde 'I Got You Babe' tonight but this is compensated with a huge singalong to 'Red, Red Wine'. A classic act with a timeless discography of hits.

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This was a first time too see them in concert. It was their 40 year anniversary and clearly, they were past their heyday and prime. They did great on doing their big hits like Red Wine or Falling in Love. But at times it felt a bit mechanical, they are great professional but improvisational part was lacking. The singers are good, but a bit out of shape. My wife felt some were not sexy or lacked charisma. They could use some female singers in the mix. The DJ before the main show was O.K. but not great. The waiting time for them to come onstage was 2 hours which is too long for standing room only. Overall, good experience but not great.

Beyond separation of band members and Campbell brothers, you can expect the very best of the new / old UB40 crew : amazing sound close to the one of the studios, amazing similar and tainted voices and this perfect matching of melodies, emotions and instrumental performances which made their worldwide success. Listening to UB40 is like an out of time moment and takes you to a real soul-searching.Everything looks like obvious, smooth and easy-going when you listen to the music these incredible artists just perform in a perfect way because absolutely theirs. To be shared limitless !

Totally agree with this review .. myself & 5 others were totally gutted, after having seen UB40 on tour B4 .. we have always been entertained from start to finish .. The supporting Dj was rubbish (im sure many will agree) in comparison to likes of Maxi Priest.. I felt we had been miss lead in to thinking I was seeing UB40 , Yo find the lead singer out of tune .. Good Try ... but will never pay or recommend ... As was said by a Ex Fan of yours ... It was like Culture Club without Boy George .... UB40 is not UB40 with out Ali Cambell ... What more can be said xx Rant Over

UB40 were fantastic! Got tickets for my stepdads early Xmas present and he is one of their biggest fans. We waited over an hour outside as they were late finishing a meet and greet I heard, but we got standing views right near the front! The stage was great and the lighting and sound awesome for the venue, not to mentioned UB40 being awesome! Only downfall which no one else can help is two lots of two women getting too drunk and ruining it for everyone, one being sick all over the floor and the others trying to start a fight. Overall brill night.

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UB40 Announces UB45 National U.S. 2023 Tour Celebrating 45 Years Of The Band's Iconic Pop-Reggae Music Kicking Off On July 4

UB40 will also be releasing a new album this summer titled UB45, with new songs and reworked classics.

In celebration of four-time Grammy nominated UB40's 45th Anniversary, the band announces their upcoming "UB45" U.S. summer tour, kicking off on Independence Day, July 4, in Camden, New Jersey.

The legendary reggae-pop band will bring fans special live performances of their worldwide hit singles to the stage with "Red Red Wine," "Food For Thought," "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You," and many more. UB40 will also be releasing a new album this summer titled UB45, with new songs and reworked classics (release date TBA). Check local listings for UB40 shows with special guests including Maxi Priest, Inner Circle, Third World and Big Mountain.

With additional dates being added, the national tour will include stops coast-to-coast in Westbury, New York at The Space on July 6 and in Los Angeles, California at the Microsoft Theater on July 21; in addition to Boston, Nashville, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, and more. Tickets are available at UB40.GLOBAL.

Says guitarist/vocalist Robin Campbell, "We love playing the U.S., and celebrating our 45th year and having a new album makes our return even more exciting."

Adds lead singer, Matt Doyle, "Touring the States last year was an absolute dream come true for me, and now I just can't wait to get back out there. Most of all I can't wait for the U.S fans to hear some of our new tunes! I think they're going to love UB45!"

With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, UB40 members Jimmy Brown (drums), Robin Campbell (guitar/vocals), Earl Falconer (bass/vocals), Norman Lamont Hassan (percussion/vocals), Martin Meredith (keyboards/WX7/saxophone), Tony Mullings (keyboards), Laurence Parry (trumpet/flugal/trombone), Ian Thompson (saxophone) - and lead vocalist Matt Doyle - are an English reggae and pop multi-cultural band originally formed in Birmingham, England. With more than 50 singles in the U.K. Singles Chart, the group has been established since 1978.

UB40's lead singer, Matt Doyle, joined the band in 2021, taking over for a retired Duncan Campbell after Doyle's group, KIOKO, opened for UB40 at The Royal Albert Hall in 2018 -- and then supported them on UB40's subsequent UK tour and European tours.

Doyle's lead vocals are featured on the track "You Don't Call Anymore" from from UB40's collaboration album BIGGA BAGGARIDDIM, released in 2021; and last summer's "Champion" , the first single from the forthcoming UB45 album and official song of the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which also featured Gilly G and Dapz on the Map, two emcees also from Birmingham.

Originating as group of young friends from Birmingham with working-class origins to creating the world's most successful reggae band, UB40 has gone on to becoming four-time Grammy nominees for "Best Reggae Album," selling millions of records, and spending a combined 11 plus years on the UK album charts with more than 50 UK hit singles including "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You," "Red Red Wine," "I Got You Babe (Ft. Chrissie Hynde)," and many more. UB40 is one of the most successful British groups of all time. For more information visit: https://ub40.global/ .

UB40 is represented in the USA and South America by Jeff Epstein and Paul Gaudio of Universal Attractions Agency (UAA.)

UB45 TOUR DATES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

7/4/23 Wiggins Waterfront Park Camden, NJ

7/6/23 The Space Westbury, NY

7/7/23 Chevalier Theatre Medford, MA

7/9/23 Wolftrap Foundation for the Performing Arts Vienna, VA

7/11/23 Schermerhorn Nashville Nashville, TN

7/13/23 The Amphitheater at Phillip S. Miller Park Castle Rock, CO

7/15/23 Marymoor Park Seattle, WA

7/16/23 Bossanova Ballroom Portland, OR

7/17/23 Brittfest Jacksonville, OR

7/20/23 Mountain Winery Saratoga, CA

7/21/23 The Microsoft Theater Los Angeles, CA

7/22/23 Palm Pool Las Vegas, NV

7/23/23 Saroyan Theatre Fresno, CA

UB40’s Ali Campbell says the tour will go ahead in memory of bandmate Astro

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The musician passed away after a short illness in November last year.

The latest UB40 tour is set to begin this month, and Campbell has said it will be going ahead in memory of his departed friend and bandmate of over four decades, Astro.

Speaking about the decision, he said: “I can’t wait to get back on stage and see all our wonderful fans. It’s going to be incredibly difficult without Astro by my side.

“Remembering Astro, let the music play on.”

Astro, more formally known as Terence Wilson, was one of the founding members of UB40 and was part of the band for more than 30 years.

He sadly died in November 2021 following a “short illness”.

In a statement on Twitter following the news, bandmate Campbell wrote: “We are absolutely devastated and completely heartbroken.”

UB40 have topped the UK charts three times and sold 70 million records worldwide. They are probably best known for their iconic cover of Neil Damond’s ‘Red Red Wine’ and for their version of ‘I Got You Babe’ with Chrissie Hynde.

In 2013, Astro and Campbell formed their own breakaway group, UB40 featuring Ali Campbell and Astro, and had already started playing some concerts in 2021 with plans to tour together this year.

It was unknown whether it would still be going ahead after news of Astro’s passing.

Ali Campbell has now confirmed he will be touring alone in memory of his late bandmate, and the tour is due to start on 25 February in London at the o2.

Other stops on the tour include Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena, Brighton Centre, Birmingham Utilita Arena and finishing in Sheffield City Hall on Sunday 6th March.

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UB40 will celebrate their 45th anniversary with two very special live shows this summer.

The group will kick off their summer dates with concerts at Manchester's O2 Apollo on Thursday, June 1 and London's Royal Albert Hall on Friday, June 2.

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Tickets for the shows go on sale this Friday, March 17 at 10am and will be available from TEG Europe .

The live sates launch a celebratory tour that includes a massive homecoming show at Moseley Park in Birmingham.

At the live shows this summer, UB40 will play their biggest hits including 'Kingston Town', 'Red Red Wine', '(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You' and 'Food For Thought', as well as songs from the group's upcoming UB45 album.

UB40 founder member, Robin Campbell said: "So much has happened over the last 45 years. We pinch ourselves every day that we are still able to get out on the road to perform for our fans.

"Though the industry is still feeling the aftershocks of COVID we feel incredibly fortunate that we can continue our live shows and tour globally as we do."

He added: "People can expect a phenomenal show and party as always! Matt Doyle, our lead singer since 2021 has fitted in seamlessly, bringing a new fire to our music, and we think our performance is the best it’s ever been!

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"So if you want to hear the songs sound better than you remember them, come along to our show, we can’t wait to be up there and hear everyone singing along with us. It’s going to be electric."

The current lineup of UB40 is Robin Campbell (vocals & guitar), James Brown (drums), Earl Falconer (vocals & bass), Norman Hassan (vocals & percussion), Martin Meredith (keyboards & saxophone), Laurence Parry (trumpet & trombone), Tony Mullings (keyboards), Ian Thompson (saxophone) and Matt Doyle (lead vocals & guitar).

Robin Campbell, Jimmy Brown, Earl Falconer and Norman Hassan are ever-presents in UB40 and have been in the group since it formed in 1978.

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Original frontman Ali Campbell left the group in 2008 after a dispute with its management, followed soon afterwards by long-standing keyboard player Mickey Virtue.

Rapper and toaster Astro, who had joined UB40 in 1979, left UB40 in 2013 and joined up with Ali and Mickey.

Ali was replaced in the group by his brother Duncan, who fronted UB40 until 2021 when he was forced to retire due to ill health after suffering a stroke and was replaced by Matt Doyle.

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Duncan and Ali fell out over the varying UB40 lineups and haven't yet reconciled . Ali has for several years been working on a biopic which he promised would "would tell it how it was".

In the years since he left UB40, Ali has recorded and performed with his former bandmates Mickey Virtue and – until his death in 2021 – Astro.

He is currently touring as UB40 featuring Ali Campbell – a completely different group to Robin Campbell's UB40.

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announce 'Up Close and Personal' show in Wolverhampton

Tickets for the concert at the Wolverhampton Civic Hall go on general sale at 10am on Friday, 13 September and follow a sold out arena tour earlier this year.

Reggae icons UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell have announced UK ‘Up Close and Personal’ shows to round off 2024, including the Wolverhampton Civic Hall on December 5.

These shows will be the most intimate UK shows the band have performed in many years, following on from several sold out arena tours over the last decade which have cemented their legacy as the UK’s most successful Reggae band of all time.

On the shows, Ali Campbell says: “We love doing these intimate shows, it’s always such a great atmosphere. This is the perfect way to end the year of fantastic shows we’ve had all around the globe. Big love, Ali x.”

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell have sold over 70 million records worldwide, including over 50 hits in the UK Singles Charts alone, all propelled by one of the greatest voices in UK music, let alone Reggae, Ali Campbell.

With accolades including an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement, alongside Grammy and BRIT Award nominations, as well as a recent induction into the Music Walk of Fame on Camden High Street; Ali has been recognised for his incredible mark on bringing Reggae music to the masses.

For over 45 years the band’s ubiquitous hits such as ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Kingston Town’, ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, ‘I Got You Babe’, and of course, ‘Red Red Wine’ have resonated worldwide, with audiences in all corners of the globe clamoring to see them live.

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell have announced two UK ‘Up Close and Personal' shows for December 2024.

The iconic band will perform on 3rd December at London’s Eventim Apollo and 5th December at Wolverhampton Civic Hall. These shows will be two of the most intimate UK shows the band have performed in many years, following on from several sold out arena tours over the last decade which have cemented their legacy as the UK’s most successful Reggae band of all time.​

On the shows, Ali Campbell says: “We love doing these intimate shows, it’s always such a great atmosphere. This is the perfect way to end the year of fantastic shows we’ve had all around the globe. Big love, Ali x”​

Tickets for the shows will go on general sale from 10am on Friday 13th September at 10am.

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell have sold over 70 million records worldwide, including over 50 hits in the UK Singles Charts alone, all propelled by one of the greatest voices in UK music, let alone Reggae, Ali Campbell.​

With accolades including an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement, alongside Grammy and BRIT Award nominations, as well as a recent induction into the Music Walk of Fame on Camden High Street; Ali has been recognised for his incredible mark on bringing Reggae music to the masses.

For over 45 years the band’s ubiquitous hits such as ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Kingston Town’, ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, ‘I Got You Babe’, and of course, ‘Red Red Wine’ have resonated worldwide, with audiences in all corners of the globe clamouring to see them live.

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UB40 feat Ali Campbell announces two intimate shows in December: 'The perfect way to end the year'

UB40 feat Ali Campbell has announced two intimate shows in December.

The legendary reggae group will play two 'Up Close and Personal' just ahead of the Christmas period in what will be a stark contrast to their usual arena tours as they take to the stage at London’s Eventim Apollo and Wolverhampton Civic Hall on 3 December and 5 December respectively.

Ali said: "We love doing these intimate shows, it’s always such a great atmosphere. This is the perfect way to end the year of fantastic shows we’ve had all around the globe."

With accolades including an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement, alongside GRAMMY and BRIT Award nominations, as well as a recent induction into the Music Walk of Fame on Camden High Street, Ali has been recognised for his incredible mark on bringing Reggae music to the masses

The new dates come after the triumphant sold-out arena tour that visited arenas earlier this year.

Some of the band's biggest hits include ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, ‘Many Rivers to Cross’, ‘Kingston Town’, ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You’, ‘I Got You Babe’, and the quintessential, ‘Red Red Wine', which topped the charts in both the US and the UK upon its release in 1983.

UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell has sold over 70 million records worldwide, and the group is a reformation of the original band that came about in the late 1970s.

Band member Astro - whose real name was Terence Oswald Wilson - passed away in November 2021 at the age of 64 after a "very short illness".

He played percussion, trumpet and sang and rapped in UB40.

Tickets are on general sale Friday 13 September at 10am from MyTicket.co.uk.

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UB40 featuring Ali Campbell - In Memory of Astro

With support from reggae roast.

• Date 25 Feb 2022
• Venue The O2 arena
• Availability On sale now

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Ali Campbell of UB40 has announced that his upcoming UK tour beginning in February 2022 will go ahead, now in memory of his departed friend and bandmate of over four decades, Astro.

UB40 topped the UK singles chart on three occasions and sold 70 million records as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe. Between 1983 and 1998 the group produced three ‘Labour Of Love’ albums, bringing hits such as Eric Donaldson’s ‘Cherry Oh Baby’, Lord Creator’s ‘Kingston Town’ and Johnny Osbourne’s ‘Come Back Darling’ to a new, global audience. They also topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with their reggae cover of Neil Diamond’s ‘Red Red Wine’.

Reggae Roast, London’s premiere Reggae / Dancehall soundsystem will also join the line-up as special guests for the tour.

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UB40 Tour This December In Celebration Of A Momentous 45 Years In The Industry

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UB40 founders Robin Campbell , James Brown , Earl Falconer , Norman Hassan , long-time members Martin Meredith , Laurence Parry along with Tony Mullings , Ian Thompson and Matt Doyle , who was announced as the band’s new lead singer in 2021 following Duncan Campbell ’s retirement, will start their 45th Anniversary with a celebratory arena tour in the UK and Ireland this December playing Castlebar, Belfast, Leeds, London’s iconic Wembley Arena and a special hometown performance at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena.

The UB45 tour celebrates the band’s 45th anniversary, an upcoming album of the same will also be released early in 2023. Tickets for the tour are available here .

The ‘UB45’ tour is a must-attend event for any UB40 lover. New frontman Matt Doyle will take the UB40 live experience one step further.

As fans have come to expect, the tour promises to be a true UB40 fest – a celebration of the band’s timeless classics and fan favourites, alongside their latest material. Audiences will be treated to a set list packed with incredible hits, such as Food for Thought, Kingston Town, (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You .

The band will also play tracks from the forthcoming new UB45 album including the recently re-recorded double-platinum, chart-topping single Red Red Wine . The band’s performance of the 1983 hit at the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony was a stand-out highlight and was viewed by an estimated global TV audience of over one billion people.

Red Red Wine was the second single to be released from UB40’s upcoming album UB45 and follows Champion, which was the official Commonwealth Games song. UB45 will be released early 2023. The album is the ultimate celebration of UB40 past and present featuring new original material.

UB40 are one of the UK’s most successful British groups of all time, achieving three UK Number Ones – Red, Red Wine, I Got You Babe (ft. Chrissie Hynde) and (I Can’t Help ) Falling In Love with You – not to mention 17 Top 10 singles and more than 50 UK hit singles. The band have sold 100 million records while taking their smooth Reggae and Pop blend to all corners of the globe, with hits such as ‘Food For Thought’, ‘Cherry Oh Baby’ and ‘Kingston Town’ . Among the accolades, the band won an Ivor Novello Award, was nominated for the BRIT Award for Best British Group in 1984 and the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times between 1987 and 2006.

Since forming in 1978, UB40 have transcended their working-class origins to become the most successful reggae band in the world. Older numbers such as King (about the legacy of American Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King) and One In Ten (about unemployment in the UK) which feature on the tour are as timely today as when they were first sung in 1980 and 1981.

Robin Campbell , Guitarist and Vocalist says: “Our 45th anniversary doesn’t bear thinking about, but the celebrations will be great fun starting in the UK arenas in December. These shows and the new album represent our brotherhood and celebrating our history but also taking our next step together as a band. We are pushing new boundaries and looking to the future with our frontman Matt Doyle, and we can’t wait to show the world how good he is with us and how much he’s come on in the last year”.

Come and join us to celebrate 45 years of UB40 and what is going to be one massive party! Tickets for the tour are available here .

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NEWS... BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

Is UB40’s 40th anniversary tour still going ahead as Brian Travers battles a brain tumour?

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UB40 saxophonist Brian Travers has thanked fans for their support following the sad news that he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour.

The 60-year-old musician had been due to head out on the road with his fellow band members on a string of dates to mark their 40th anniversary – with the first concert due to take place on Friday.

The news has left fans asking whether the tour will still go ahead in the wake of Travers’ illness, as he faces surgery the day before it was due to begin.

Here’s what you need to know.

Will UB40’s 40th anniversary tour still be going ahead?

Despite Travers having to pull out of the forthcoming concerts, UB40’s tour will still be going ahead as planned.

The band – who are due to kick off the tour at Portsmouth’s Guildhall on Friday, confirmed the news in a statement.

‘We’re deeply saddened that Brian, our lifelong friend and founding member of UB40, is unable to join us for our celebratory UK tour,’ they said.

‘We know he will be missed by all but his health and wellbeing come first, and we are sure our friends and fans will join us in wishing Brian a full and speedy return to health, and return to us.’

What has Brian Travers said about the tour?

The saxophonist confirmed he has pulled out of the tour, saying:

‘It is with great regret that I shall be unable to join my band mates in UB40 on our 40th anniversary tour, the guys have worked incredibly hard to perfect the songs in preparation for the live premiere of our new album For The Many.

‘They sound great, but I shall be there in spirit, cheering them on from my convalescence and thinking of all the wonderful people out there who have supported us for the last 40 years, who I am now incredibly proud to count as friends.’

What are the dates of the UB40 tour?

Here’s where you will be able to see the band on tour over the next couple of months.

• Fri 29 Mar – Guildhall, Portsmouth
• Sat 30 Mar – Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
• Sun 31 Mar – Winter Gardens, Margate
• Tue 2 April – White Rock, Hastings
• Thu 4 April – Lighthouse, Poole
• Fri 5 April – Pavilions, Plymouth
• Sat 6 April – Forum, Bath
• Sun 7 April – Town Hall, Cheltenham
• Mon 8 April – The Brighton Centre, Brighton
• Tue 9 April – Tramshed, Cardiff
• Fri 12 April – Assembly, Leamington Spa
• Sun 14 April – Victoria Hall, Stoke-on-Trent
• Tue 16 April – Venue Cymru, Llandudno
• Sat 20 April – Olympia, Liverpool
• Sun 21 April – Watford Colosseum, Watford
• Tue 23 April – Engine Shed, Lincoln
• Thu 25 April – Dome, Doncaster
• Fri 26 April – Barbican, York
• Sat 27 April – Roundhouse, London
• Mon 29 Apr – Sands, Carlisle
• Wed 1 May – Concert Hall, Perth
• Thu 2 May – Usher Hall, Edinburgh
• Fri 3 May – Barrowlands, Glasgow
• Sun 5 May – City Hall, Newcastle
• Mon 6 May – Town Hall, Middlesborough
• Tue 7 May – Spa, Scarborough
• Thu 9 May – O2 Academy, Sheffield
• Fri 10 May – Arena MK, Milton Keynes
• Sat 11 May – De Montfort Hall, Leicester
• Tue 14 May – Charter Hall, Colchester
• Thu 16 May – Royal & Derngate, Northampton
• Fri 17 May – Nick Rayns LCR UEA, Norwich
• Sat 18 May – Southend Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-On-Sea
• Mon 20 May – Corn Exchange, Cambridge
• Tue 21 May – The Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury

Tickets for the shows are on sale now and you can buy them here.

The band – who have sold over 70m records worldwide and topped the UK singles charts three times, released their new album For The Many earlier this month.

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