UB40

[Sawdusty surfer]

Just announced new dates in the UK up to the end of May next year. Would love to see them headline West Holts.

So they probably are available and will be well warmed up.............and they've not played since '83 I think.I know that I've not seen them there.

Edited November 13, 2014 by Sawdusty Surfer

[Scotdy]

Is the lead singer ?? Camble still with them or did he leave the band at some point? I've seen Jimmy Cliff, Toots, and the Wailers at Glastonbury and all was magical. Can't see UB40 being so special, but would be a big pull for West Holts

[justperfect]

Yep, if nothing outstanding clashed with them I'd pop along for a bit of a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Labour of love 1&2 was constantly being played in my early/mid teens

[CaledonianGonzo]

I`m gonna fix that rat that's what I'm gonna do...

[Gnomicide]

I`m gonna fix that rat that's what I'm gonna do...

There it is!

[Krazypinkminx]

It's 2 bands now. One with Ali. and one with his brother. I've seen both bands this year and I would love to see them again. One of my favourite bands. or 2 .lol

[Gnomicide]

Two UB40s?

What fresh hell is this?

[Osama Jim Laden]

It's true, there's two of the bastards! The original band still tour without Ali. & two others ..

Now, there's another one with them three in!!!

Of all the bleedin' bands to be duplicated!

[FuzzyDunlop]

Surely one should br called P45 so we know the difference?

[Greenelk]

It's all very friendly though, this is what Ali has to say about it all -

“When it was falling apart, Duncan said to me ‘Stop singing, do your own thing and that way you’ll get what you’re entitled to’.

“But when I left, I found out Duncan had joined the band in my place. I was furious.

“If you went to see The Rolling Stones and Derek Jagger turned up instead of Mick you’d feel a bit peeved.

“I haven’t spoken to Duncan or Robin for six years now. It has torn the family apart.

“I was the founder member in 1979 and I started it to promote reggae music.

“I was forced to leave the band five years ago and I’ve sat back and watched the other boys – the ‘dark side’ as I call them – destroying the legacy of my band, playing smaller and smaller venues.

“I have watched my brother destroy my songs.

[Gnomicide]

“I have watched my brother destroy my songs.

Only seems fair given the way Ali destroyed so many other people's songs over the years.