Who is in the band ub40

Duncan's older brother and bandmate Robin Campbell said on behalf of the group: "We've been rehearsing with every intention of Duncan's return to performing, but sadly, after suffering further illness, he has made the decision to retire from music in order to concentrate fully on his recovery. As far as touring goes, we are ready to hit the road for our upcoming summer shows and will be announcing our new frontman imminently.

The band endured a turbulent time a few years back, which culminated in the eight members splitting into two factions. UB40's new album, Bigga Baggariddim, was released last week, featuring reggae artists from around the world. If you have a story suggestion email entertainment. UB40's Duncan Campbell recovering after stroke. I have no contact with him. Later in his GMB interview, Ali told the hosts he has no interest in getting the original group back together.

He said: "I was betrayed by them. I stand vindicated. Along with older brother David, the four brothers are the sons of the late folk singer Ian Campbell, who died in He spent five years performing under his own name. He never owned the name. We all started the band together. We were a democratic band that he chose to leave. We never split up. We carried on performing and recording as UB40 and for Ali, five years later, to decide that he can use our name is ludicrous.

Ali was always very, very close to me. Of course I would. See more Latest Music News. Tina Turner. Elton John. Blues Classical Country. Electronic Folk International. Jazz Latin New Age. Aggressive Bittersweet Druggy. Energetic Happy Hypnotic. Romantic Sad Sentimental. Sexy Trippy All Moods. Drinking Hanging Out In Love. Introspection Late Night Partying. Rainy Day Relaxation Road Trip. Romantic Evening Sex All Themes.

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