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UB40 News

Ex-UB40 singer Ali Campbell declared bankrupt

Former frontman's financial woes emerge just days after four other members go bust

  • Oct 24, 2011

UB40 declared bankrupt

Four members of reggae veterans go bust after band's management company goes under

  • Oct 17, 2011

Ali Campbell: 'I won't play with UB40 while I'm breathing'

Departed frontman slams his former band-mates

  • May 4, 2009

UB40: 'Ali Campbell tried to shaft us'

Ali Campbell's former bandmates hit back at ex-singer

  • Jul 2, 2008

UB40 announce singer replacement

Brother Duncan to replace Ali Campbell

  • Apr 30, 2008

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UB40 Music Videos

Swing Low Play Video

Swing Low

Official music video for the track Swing Low by UB40 Featuring The United Colours Of Sound.

Sweet Cherrie Play Video

Sweet Cherrie

Official music video for the track Sweet Cherrie by UB40.

Stick By Me Play Video

Stick By Me

Official music video for the track Stick By Me by UB40.

Sins of the Fathers Play Video

Sins of the Fathers

Official music video for the track Sins of the Fathers by UB40.

Singer Man Play Video

Singer Man

Official music video for the track Singer Man by UB40.

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UB40 Biography

UB40 are a British reggae/pop band formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has placed more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. The band has been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times, and in 1984, were nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. One of the world's best-selling music artists, UB40 have sold over 70 million records.

Their hit singles include their debut "Food for Thought" and two U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number ones with "Red Red Wine" and "Can't Help Falling in Love". Both of these also topped the UK Singles Chart, as did the band's version of "I Got You Babe".

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