Sounds Of Summer May 18, 2008
Reggae Rising: UB40, Sly e Aug. 1-3, Dimmick Ranch, Piercy (Humboldt County). This long-running festival attracts 10,000 campers for a weekend of the greatest names in reggae from all over the world, surrounded by the giant redwoods of southern Humboldt County. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Name Game Losers May 18, 2008
Band names: What were they thinking. Article:Band names: What were they thinking. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
After 40 years Neil Diamond is still shining May 2, 2008
The 80s reggae group UB40 did a version of Red, Red Wine, and even Elvis covered Sweet Caroline. . (MSNBC -- Music)
UB40 singer replaced by brother May 2, 2008
Former UB40 singer Ali Campbell is to be replaced in the band by his brother Duncan, with reggae singer Maxi Priest also bolstering the line-up on tour ... UB40 enjoyed hits like Red Red Wine, Rat In Mi Kitchen and Breakfast In Bed ... UB40 formed in Birmingham in 1978. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Tardis prepares to land at BBC Proms Apr 10, 2008
View our virtual exhibition and learn about the man behind 007. Navigation - link to other main sections from here. (Times Online)
Humphrey's 2008 Season Mar 25, 2008
Sunday, Aug. 10: UB40, 8 p.m. $59. Tuesday, Aug. 12: David Sanborn/Fourplay, 7:30 p.m., $50. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
George Varga asks: Who made you God? Mar 21, 2008
In later years, the label became home to artists as varied as Joan Armatrading, Soul Asylum, Squeeze, UB40, John Hiatt, Al Green, Janet Jackson, Split Enz, Amy Grant, Les McCann and the recently reunited Police. A&M was sold for a reported $500 million in 1989. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
* Telling stories on the kora Feb 24, 2008
One such track, Elyne Road (in honor of Gold and his family) includes echoes of an old UB40 song, "because I remember the melody from when I first came to London.". Diabate's aim with the album is to make western audiences rethink their idea of African music. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The generation game Feb 21, 2008
One such track, Elyne Road (in honour of Gold and his family) includes echoes of an old UB40 song, "because I remember the melody from when I first came to London". Diabat;'s aim with the album is to make western audiences rethink their idea of African music. (Guardian Unlimited)
Sonic Spotlight: Brad Pierce Feb 7, 2008
HANDPICKED CONCERT LINEUP: Bob Marley, Guava Jelly; Van Halen, Beautiful Girls; Primus, any song; UB40, any song; Beach Boys, God Only Knows; Elvis Presley, Hound Dog; Jack Johnson, any of his new songs. ONLINE EXTRA. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Ali Campbell blog blow Feb 6, 2008
UB40 frontman Ali Campbell apologises to Australian fans after falling ill ahead of exclusive Sydney blog. The singer - who made world headlines by announcing he is quitting the UK reggae legends at the end of their current Australian tour - has been forced to cancel toda 00004000 y's scheduled 11am blog with The Daily Telegraph as he battles a heavy cold. (Daily Telegraph)
British sounds Feb 6, 2008
The longstanding popularity of reggae in Birmingham, evidenced more commercially by bands such as UB40, has been attributed to the city's sizeable West Indian community. In Bristol, which has a large Afro-Caribbean community, jazz, dub and trip-hop have flourished, and the south coast of England is now witnessing an explosion in eurodisco, thanks in part to a new wave of immigration from mainland Europe. (Guardian Unlimited)
Rumours rain down on parade Feb 5, 2008
FOR years, the reggae stalwarts UB40 have stayed loyal to paperwork ... The suing is sure to continue as Campbell pursues "an ongoing investigation into the handling of my business affairs in relation UB40", which he announced through the law firm Hextalls last month ... In a rambling statement issued by the band the Birmingham wailers claim his tactics were underhanded, that all the lyrics on his solo record were written by other band members and that he was not as responsible for UB40's work... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Penny to join Rod on road Feb 4, 2008
Reggae fans will be overjoyed by the extraordinary line-up for UB40's Ragamuffin extra concert this week. Not only does the show include UB40 in such an intimate setting (with a final appearance by lead singer Ali Campbell), fans will also get to hear the world-class tunes of The Wailers, Maxi Priest and Arrested Development. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The Britney Economy Jan 29, 2008
Plus: UB40, Roger Ebert, Garth Brooks, Dennis Quaid, David Letterman, Barack Obama, Will Ferrell. This Time, Pop Star Enters The Courthouse, But Leaves Before Reaching Courtroom Hearing. (CBS News)
UB40 dismiss Ali Campbell claims Jan 29, 2008
UB40 have been together for almost 30 years. Reggae band UB40 have dismissed claims made by singer Ali Campbell that he quit the band because of "intolerable management difficulties" ... Last week, the band, announcing Campbell's departure, said he wanted to focus on his solo career and "could not give his full commitment to UB40". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
No brotherly love as UB40 frontman quits Jan 28, 2008
Brotherly love lost as UB40 frontman quits - Times Online ... Brotherly love lost as UB40 frontman quits ... But the spirit of UB40, one of the most successful British bands, has been soured by an acrimonious split that has pitted brother against brother. (Times Online)
UB40 frontman quits Jan 28, 2008
25, 2008 09:33 AM UB40 frontman Ali Campbell has quit after 30 years ... Things reportedly came to a head when Ali demanded the release of the new UB40 album '24/7' to be delayed so it didn't affect his own LP sales ... A UB40 spokesman assures that the remaining seven members would continue to perform. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
This Week: Heartbreak Jan 26, 2008
Plus: UB40, Roger Ebert, Garth Brooks, Dennis Quaid, David Letterman, Barack Obama, Will Ferrell. TOP SHOWBUZZ. (CBS News)
Buzz Briefs: Britney Spears, Lil Wayne Jan 26, 2008
Plus: UB40, Roger Ebert, Garth Brooks, Dennis Quaid, David Letterman, Barack Obama, Will Ferrell ... After Almost 30 Years, UB40 Singer Quits Band ... Ali Campbell (CBS) Ali Campbell has quit UB40 after almost 30 years, citing management problems. (CBS News)
UB40's singer Ali Campbell quits after 30 years Jan 26, 2008
UB40's singer Ali Campbell quits after 30 years ... - Singer Ali Campbell is leaving the reggae band UB40 after selling tens of millions of records worldwide in a career spanning nearly 30 years, a spokesman for the group said on Friday. (Reuters UK)
OFF THA CHAIN? E! reality TV star and hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg, who... Jan 26, 2008
reality TV star and hip-hop artist Snoop Dogg, who. - 01/26/2008 - MiamiHerald. (The Miami Herald)
Campbell quits UB40 over management woes Jan 26, 2008
LONDON - Ali Campbell has quit UB40 after almost 30 years, citing management problems ... UB40 was founded in Birmingham, central England ... Campbell said UB40, which includes his brother Robin, would continue without him. (MSNBC -- News)
UB40 star felt compelled to quit Jan 26, 2008
UB40 lead singer Ali Campbell has said he is leaving after almost 30 years because management difficulties had become "intolerable" ... A UB40 spokesman disputed his comments over the situation with management ... In a statement, Campbell said: "I have been deeply unhappy with administrative practices and with many decisions that have been made in recent years. "I have an ongoing investigation into the handling of my business affairs in relation to UB40. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Film Critic Recovers After Surgery In Texas Jan 26, 2008
Britney Spears' driver's license case is delayed; drug and weapons charges filed against Lil Wayne; UB40 singer quits band; Roger Ebert recovering from surgery' Garth Brooks' concerts help wildfire victims and firefighters. The shocking news of 28-year-old actor Heath Ledger's death dominated the headlines this week, while Britney Spears continued her downward spiral by missing another chance to plead for the reinstatement of her visitation rights to her two children. (KWTX.com, TX)
Landslip closes part of rail line Jan 25, 2008
UB40 singer Campbell quits group. Who are the Gurkhas. (BBC News)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Jan 25, 2008
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Police evict Tamils from Colombo Jan 25, 2008
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Sri Lanka troops 'kill 30 rebels' Jan 25, 2008
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UB40 singer Campbell quits group Jan 25, 2008
UB40 lead singer Ali Campbell is to quit the group after almost 30 years, the band has confirmed ... The band's spokesman said: "Ali Campbell has taken the decision to focus on his solo career and in doing so, could not give his full commitment to UB40. "The other band members of UB40 are naturally disappointed and saddened after being together as a band unit and as good friends and a family unit for almost 30 years ... " He added "UB40 will continue to record and perform with the existing seven... (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Today in History - Jan. 23 Jan 23, 2008
Reggae musician Earl Falconer (UB40) is 49. Actress Gail O'Grady is 45. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Losing your rock concert virginity Dec 14, 2007
Because I'm pretty sure that Barack Obama's first concert was something really great, like UB40 at the Circle Star Theater with Fishbone opening. And I'm equally convinced that Rudy Giuliani's parents drove him to see Ray Stevens. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Today In History - November 20, 2007 Nov 20, 2007
Reggae musician Jim Brown (UB40) is 50. Actress Sean Young is 48. (CBS2.com, CA)
Sugababes achieve UK chart double Oct 15, 2007
Other artists to debut with new albums this week include Jack Penate with Matinee at number seven, and Running Free by UB40 frontman Ali Campbell at nine. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Gem of a tunesmith Sep 2, 2007
By MARTIN VENGADESAN. There was a time when Neil Diamond, the king of catchy singalongs, bared his soul to churn out some profoundly poignant music. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Taro Patch still at center stage Aug 31, 2007
Both bands have a rasta groove, but Natural Vibrations has influences ranging from pop and rock roots from Prince and Michael McDonald to Bob Marley and UB40, the band is known for its diversified shows. This gang of friends, who first started playing together at neighborhood parties in 1993, has put out five albums. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Americas Got Talent 2 - Week 11 Finale Aug 23, 2007
Cas gets to do a number with UB40 as he and the reggae band perform Red, Red Wine ... Best Overall Adlib: (Jerry, referring to Cas and UB40)"You might take him on and then it would be UB41." Best Judges Adlib: (Piers, referring to Hoff) "I didnt think I would ever experience the pain of breaking three ribs, but I just did again." Most Embarrassing Adlib: (Taylor Swift, referring to Julienne, not knowing that all the votes have been cast )"Vote for her, vote for her!". (The Trades)
Beatboxing her way to third: Butterscotch falls short of $1M TV talent prize Aug 23, 2007
Second place went to 26-year-old Texan Cas Haley, who sang ed, Red Wine with UB40. The reggae-pop vibe perfectly suited him. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
Puppet Master's Got Talent Aug 22, 2007
Fator dueted with Kermit the Frog, Haley with UB40, Butterscotch with Sean Kingston and Irwin with Taylor Swift. Other filler included performing his over-long song, "This Is the Moment," as well as the return of the top 10 finalists, showing off their skills for a final time. (E! Online)
It ain't me babe but I like how it sounds Aug 16, 2007
I'll be Your Baby Tonight, by Robert Palmer & UB40. Linda Ronstadt, Rita Coolidge, Emmy Lou Harris and Norah Jones have all recorded this honky tonk song which first appeared on Dylan's John Wesley Harding album in 1967. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
School's out Aug 12, 2007
All of the band live in Birmingham's King's Heath (where they attend the same school) and they are rehearsing and developing new songs at the elegantly crumbling studio of Bob Lamb (one-time member of the Steve Gibbons Band and producer of UB40). Mollie, 'the missing part of the chemistry', joined the band to first sing 'Walk On the Wild Side', after fireworks night in Cannon Hill Park. (Guardian Unlimited)
SENEGAL: FGM continues 10 years after villagers claim to abandon it Aug 11, 2007
Select an Edition: Fri Aug 10 19:00:58 2007. The views expressed are the author's alone. (AlertNet)
Caribbean flavor spices up U.S. music scene Jul 31, 2007
"There seems to be a willingness by pop listeners to accept 'reggae' as one broad, well-liked category, whether it's UB40 or Sean Paul," Ross says. Record companies have taken notice and no longer seem willing to leave things to chance. (USA Today -- Life)
Music Listings Jul 27, 2007
UB40 Reggae-pop band performs tunes from 23rd album, Who You Fighting For. Commodore Ballroom, Aug. 9, 9:30 pm$65. (Vancouver Sun)
Roots manoeuvre Jul 20, 2007
A more direct legacy of punk and reggae's fusion came in multiracial acts such as UB40, and the chart dominance of bands such as Madness and the Specials in the early 80s - acts now regarded not as reggae or ska bands, but great British pop groups. Of the original pioneers, only Aswad - who scored a No 1 in 1988 with Don't Turn Around - became British household names, but Misty and Steel Pulse still tour and are renowned worldwide. (Guardian Unlimited)
Rowland rushed to hospital Jul 18, 2007
Other performers at the festival included Rihanna, UB40, Mode Nine and Shakira. Meanwhile, Kelly has revealed she only keeps fit so she can look good naked. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Destiny's Child Star Collapses at Nigeria Music Festival Jul 18, 2007
The 26-year-old beauty recently released her second solo album and was in the West African nation as part of the ThisDay Music Festival, which also featured performances by Shakira, Mode Nine, UB40, P-Square, Rihanna, D'Banj, Ne Yo, Asa and Sasha. Rowland is expected to return to the United States Monday to continue promoting her 'Ms. (FOX23.com, OK)
Live Earth: Dead on Arrival Jul 11, 2007
Madonna, Genesis, UB40, the Police, Cat Stevens (now Yusuf Islam), Crowded House, Duran Duran - these were among the headliners for this supposedly cutting-edge extravaganza. I listened to these acts in high school more than 20 years ago, and some of them were already going gray by then. (Townhall.com)
Canada supports Live Earth Jul 10, 2007
The long list of international celebrity musicians taking part include headliners such as Madonna in London, Joss Stone and UB40 in Johannesburg, Bon Jovi and The Police in New Jersey and Lenny Kravitz and Macy Gray in Rio de Janeiro. Over 150 artists are scheduled to perform and concerts will also take place in Sydney, Hamburg, Shanghai and Tokyo. (Canada.com)
Live Earth Saves The World With Mostly Bad Music Jul 10, 2007
But Live Earth didn't just happen at Wembley, though - Lenny Kravitz played the , Live Earth New York saw , UB40 played Live Earth South Africa, Jack Johnson played Live Earth Australia, Sarah Brightman played Live Earth China, Linkin Park played Live Earth Japan and at Live Earth Hamburg Shakira briefly toyed with the idea of taking her top off before realising that the friction heat from all the masturbating teenage Germans would actually make the sea boil. And, as ABC reports, Al Gore was... (hecklerspray)
Live Earth Lights Up Seven Continents Jul 10, 2007
UB40 singers Ali Campbell and Astro on stage at Live Earth South Africa. (Photo courtesy Live Earth and MSN). (Environment News Service)
Did Live Earth pass the green test? Jul 9, 2007
The Johannesburg event was almost sold out, with the South African Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo, British diva Joss Stone and the reggae group UB40. The concert ended with the artists and audience clapping out SOS in Morse code - a reference to the evening's theme of answering the call to save the planet. (Globe and Mail)
Alarm as dengue cases rise in SE Asia Jul 8, 2007
UB40 members (L-R) Robin Campbell, Ali Campbell and Astro pose for photographers during a news conference in Sandton July 6, 2007 ... The July 7 show, which is being headlined by British singer Joss Stone, along with Senegal's Baaba Maal, Benin's Angelique Kidjo and reggae band UB40, will be staged in Johannesburg's 18,000-capacity Coca-Cola Dome. (AlertNet)
Stone, Maal Stand Out At Live Earth Johannesburg ... Jul 8, 2007
Diane Coetzer, Johannesburg The South African leg of the Live Earth climate change concert series staged at Johannesburg's Coca-Cola Dome today (July 7) featured sets from reggae stalwarts UB40, Soweto Gospel Choir, indie rockers the Parlotones, as well as a show-stealing performance from U.K. soul singer Joss Stone ... Reggae stalwarts UB40 may have closed Live Earth with a lengthy set that was high on the hits ("Kingston Town," "Red Red Wine"), but Stone more than lived up to expectations in... (Billboard.com)
Live Earth sounds global eco-warning Jul 8, 2007
The Johannesburg event was almost sold out, with the South African Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir, Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo, British diva Joss Stone and the reggae group UB40. In Rio, 4000 people girated to Live Earth music by Lenny Kravitz, Xuxa and Pharrell Williams on Copacabana beach with the giant Christ the Redeemer, named Saturday as one of the new wonders of the world, in the background. (iAfrica.com)
Fans lift the roof for Live Earth Jul 8, 2007
The British reggae group UB40 were expected to bring the curtain down. Echoing the warning by the performing artists on Friday that the visible impact of climate change on the world's poorest continent should be a wake-up call to the rest of the world, activists called on the rich countries to put more effort and resources to addressing climate change, than funding wars. (iAfrica.com)
Performances around the world Jul 8, 2007
But crowds trickled in as the show went on many using free tickets given out at a packed UB40 concert the night before ... Finale act UB40 stole the show ... After UB40 finished their show at close to 1 a.m. the lights went on and much of the crowd made a beeline to the doors, threatening organizers' plans for an emotional finale. (USA Today)
Al Gore, Live Earth spread the message Jul 8, 2007
All three concerts featured outstanding lineups, with South Africa playing host to , UB40, The Soweto Gospel Choir and others, which Germany hosted Snoop Dogg, Chris Cornell, Enrique Iglesias and a rare and stunning performance by Yusuf Islam, better known as Cat Stevens. London managed to land acts such as Snow Patrol, the Black Eyed Peas, Kasabian, Corinne Bailey Rae, Duran Duran, James Blunt, Spinal Tap, Metallica, the Beastie Boys, the Pussycat Dolls, the Foo Fighters and. (Actress Archives)
Stars Rock World In Eco-Warning Jul 8, 2007
" Gore took a train from Washington to New York, but some stars flew private jets to the venues and some corporate sponsors raised eyebrows. US car group Chevrolet, which is advertising its new "green" hybrid 4X4, sponsored the Live Earth website and US-German automaker DaimlerChrysler was a sponsor at Hamburg. There, Latinos Shakira and Enrique Iglesias braved the rain with US rapper Snoop Dogg. The concert in Shanghai, which was only attended by about 2,700 people, was seen as key in the drive... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Global gig puts Earth on map Jul 7, 2007
6pm-2am: Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, Danny K, Joss Stone, The Parlotones, The Soweto Gospel Choir, UB40, Vusi Mahlasela, Zola. LONDON. (Courier Mail)
PAPER: Superstars flying 222,623 miles between them to get to the LIVE EARTH concerts... Jul 7, 2007
The much-hyped bid to save the world is being masterminded by former U.S. vice president Al Gore - who helped focus attention on the environmental movement with his Oscar-winning film, An Inconvenient Truth - and features artists including The Police, Red Hot Chili Peppers, UB40 and Metallica. No doubt to rapturous applause, Madonna will call for mass global change to reduce carbon emissions and to tackle 'climate crisis. (The Drudge Report)
Save Africa from global warming: Live Earth stars Jul 7, 2007
The line-up for the Johannesburg show -- which along with eight other concerts around the world aims to raise awareness about climate change -- includes Kidjo, British soul singer Joss Stone, perennial reggae-pop bank UB40 and a host of local acts ... UB40 members (L-R) Robin Campbell, Ali Campbell and Astro pose for photographers during a news conference in Sandton July 6, 2007 ... The July 7 show, which is being headlined by British singer Joss Stone, along with Senegal's Baaba Maal, Benin's... (AlertNet)
Who's playing where Jul 7, 2007
(Baaba Maal, Angelique Kidjo, Joss Stone, The Parlotones, UB40). Search the News Search. (Globe and Mail)
Live Earth stars ready to rock Joburg Jul 7, 2007
" Ali Campbell, lead singer of the veteran British group UB40, said global warming could no longer be ignored by anyone, as recent torrential rains in his homeland had proved. "We came here all the way from England where we have just experienced a record wet June. Climate problem is no longer a prediction now. (iAfrica.com)
UB40 delights fans with old classics Jul 7, 2007
Reggae band UB40 had Johannesburgers on their feet, clapping and screaming for one-and-a-half hours at the Northgate Dome in the city on Friday night ... Consisting of Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Astro, Earl Falconer, Brian Travers, James Brown, Norman Hassan and Mickey Virtue, UB40 have been together for over 25 years ... With over 50 million albums sold world-wide, UB40 proved on Friday night that their fan base still could not be defined by age, generation or culture. (iAfrica.com)
