Ali Campbell

UB40 are a British reggae/pop band formed in 1978 in Birmingham. The band has
placed more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved
considerable international success. 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 ... read more

Watch: Interview

Interview video

Ali Campbell lets Martyn Lee into his backstage campervan for a chat about getting the best reviews he's ever had, a...
→ Posted 22 August 2011 3.15pm — Comment on this

Ex-UB40 singer Ali Campbell declared bankrupt

Former frontman's financial woes emerge just days after four other members go bust
Posted 24 October 2011 1.26pm — Comment on this

Ub40 - Ali Campbell Declared Bankrupt

Former Ub40 frontman Ali Campbell has joined his ex-bandmates in financial woe after he was declared bankrupt Four members of the British reggae band - saxophone player B...
Posted 24 October 2011 8.02am — Comment on this

Ub40 - Ali Campbell Blown Away By Earth, Wind & Fire Mix-up

Former Ub40 frontman Ali Campbell once performed a private gig with a backing band - without realising they were members of funk legends Earth, Wind & Fire. The Red, Red ...
Posted 24 August 2011 8.21am — Comment on this

New band of the day – No 978: Maverick Sabre

This 20-year-old Irish lad from the mean streets of Hackney seems destined to be a Plan B mini-meHometown: London.The lineup: Michael Stafford (vocals, guitar).The backgr...
Posted 3 March 2011 5.39pm — Comment on this

Reggae Britannia – review

Barbican, LondonReggae was born in Jamaica but became an international style, and Britain played an important role in its transformation. As singer Ken Boothe said: "Engl...
Posted 7 February 2011 6.11pm — Comment on this

Reggae Britannia at the Barbican, London

Save 20% on top price stall seats to Reggae Britannia concert at the Barbican on Saturday 5 February. Performers will include Ali Campbell from UB40 and Pauline Black fro...
Posted 11 January 2011 11.07am — Comment on this


Vicki Blight
On air and webcam now:
Vicki Blight now playing 'Champagne Supernova' by Oasis
Absolute Radio Account access
Sign-in or join today for free.