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UB40's Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown insist that 'all the money in the world' would not get them to reunite with former bandmate Ali Campbell


The reggae band, formed in Birmingham in 1978, have sold more than 70 million records worldwide and achieved three number one singles in the UK. Lead singer Ali left the group in 2008.

The reggae band, formed in Birmingham in 1978, have sold more than 70 million records worldwide and achieved three number one singles in the UK. The lead vocalist initially cited a desire to focus on his solo work but later revealed the departure was mainly a result of management and business disputes. Co-founders Mickey Virtue and Astro joined Ali in the years that followed, with the trio naming their new group UB40 prompting a bitter dispute.

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