'A devious man': Ali Campbell hits out at estranged brother Robin Campbell Ali Campbell has branded his estranged brother and former UB40 bandmate Robin Campbell "a devious man". BANG Premier · Jul 7, 2025
Ali Campbell says there’s ‘absolutely no’ chance of UB40 reunion – and reveals what made him quit band Singer, who acrimoniously left the group in 2008, said it’s ‘sad’ to be estranged from ‘devious’ brother and former bandmate The Independent UK · Jul 7, 2025
UB40 wouldn’t reunite with Ali Campbell for ‘all the money in the world’ Frontman Ali Campbell quit the band in 2008 and has remained on frosty terms with his older brother, Robin, and former bandmates The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2025
Ali Campbell sees himself as the 'key member' of UB40 Ali Campbell believes that he is the "key member" of UB40 despite the fragmentation of the band following his exit in 2008. BANG Premier · Dec 3, 2024
UB40: Singer Ali Campbell reveals he was turned away from Scottish hotel due to his name EXCLUSIVE: The Red Red Wine hitmaker thought they were ‘kidding’ when he was forced to go elsewhere Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024
UB40: ‘We should be as big as Oasis – we’ve sold twice as many records’ THE SATURDAY INTERVIEW: Last week the 1980s reggae icons, known for blending political dissent with easy-going pop grooves, played a sold-out show at Wembley Arena. But they haven’t always had the recognition they think they deserve. They talk to Annabel Nugent about cultural appropriation and selling out, being bugged by… The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2024
UB40 guitarist hits out at Tories and says country is like it was in the 1970s Singer and guitarist Robin Campbell has hit out at the Conservative Government, claiming the country is in the same bad state it was when the band formed decades ago Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022
Bob Marley's grandson Joseph 'Jo Mersa' Marley dies at 31 in Florida Joseph "Jo Mersa" Marley, a reggae singer-songwriter and grandson of Bob Marley, was found dead in Miami-Dade County on Dec. 26, according to reports. Los Angeles Times · Dec 28, 2022
Angry UB40 fans storm out of Leeds gig early and slam concert as 'tribute act' Fans complained about the lack of atmosphere at the concert Leeds Live · Dec 21, 2022
PTFC Trust Interview Part II: Clarifications, minutes and what comes next THE PTFC TRUST became the majority shareholder of Partick Thistle on Tuesday and now holds a 74-per-cent stake in the Championship club after Three… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2022
Trust the process: PTFC Trust ask Thistle fans to wait before they judge THE PTFC TRUST say they are determined to engage meaningfully with Partick Thistle supporters in the wake of the controversial share transfer at the… The National (Scotland) · Sep 25, 2022
UB40 may have a new lead singer but the hits endure For successful bands that originated in the 1970s, very few have all their original band members 40-plus years later. A combination of mortality, illness and creative differences splinter them apart. And sometimes this results in multiple iterations of said band. Tribune News Service · Sep 6, 2022
UB40 ft Ali Campbell pay tribute to Astro and Prince at incredible LIMF 2022 gig UB40 ft Ali Campbell gave us an unforgettable evening on day one of LIMF 2022 Liverpool Echo · Jul 30, 2022
LIMF 2022: Full Friday lineup, stage times and locations UB40 ft Ali Campbell perform at the M&S Bank Arena tonight Liverpool Echo · Jul 29, 2022
Liverpool Echo · Jul 14, 2022 Win tickets to UB40 ft Ali Campbell and an overnight stay on Liverpool docks The ACC Liverpool are also throwing in a meal for two
Daily Mirror · Jun 30, 2022 UB40's Ali Campbell breaks silence on devastating deaths in band and rift with brother UB40's Ali Campbell has described how he's still "reeling" from the death last year of his bandmate and friend of more than 40 years Astro, and revealed he's not scared of dying, saying: "With my best friends dying around me it kind of makes me less fearful."
Liverpool Echo · Jun 21, 2022 LIMF line up as more acts announced for Liverpool music festival More than 60 acts have been added to the line-up at this year's LIMF
Liverpool Echo · May 19, 2022 LIMF 2022 line-up, dates, location and everything you need to know as festival returns LIMF returns this summer at a new location
Leeds Live · Feb 10, 2022 Leeds man gutted as he 'loses £700 on UB40 with Ali Campbell tickets' after promoter goes bust and cancels gig M&B Promotions said it has cancelled a host of shows due to take place this summer after it went into liquidation