UB40

Longtime UB40 Rapper, Toaster Terence ‘Astro’ Wilson Dies At 64

Astro joined the chart regulars in 1979 and remained until 2013, when he, Ali Campbell and Mickey Virtue formed a breakaway version of the group.

Features3 months ago

Best Reggae Songs: 25 Classics From (And Inspired By) Jamaica

An introduction to just a few of the incredible songs the genre has to offer.

Features4 months ago

‘UB44’: Signing On With UB40’s Third Album

With the release of their third album, ‘UB44,’ UB40 created a fan favorite and edged towards their patented pop-reggae sound.

News5 months ago

Brian Travers, UB40 Saxophonist And Songwriter, Dead At 62

One of the legendary UK reggae band's founding members, Travers had bravely been battling cancer for several years.

One Love How Reggae Music Inspired The World

In-Depth7 months ago

One Love: How Reggae Music Inspired The World

It emerged from just one island in the Caribbean, but reggae music has become a worldwide phenomenon – so pervasive that you might not even know it’s there.

Features9 months ago

‘Red, Red Wine’: Neil Diamond’s Early Vintage Of A UB40 Smash

Diamond's original was covered by reggae artist Tony Tribe, whose version inspired UB40's massive chart-topping rendition of 1983.

Neil Diamond promo credit Andreas Terlaak

Features12 months ago

Neil Diamond: A Five-Decade Songwriting Celebration

A look at some landmark songs across five decades of superb songwriting and performing by this Grammy Award-winning member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

News1 year ago

UB40’S ‘Signing Off’ Celebrates 40 Years With Colored Vinyl Reissue

Originally released in 1980, the critically-acclaimed 'Signing Off' peaked at No. 2 on the UK top 40 and was later certified platinum.

News2 years ago

Watch Video Of UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro’s ‘Lean On Me’

The video went live immediately after the UK's weekly and now-traditional “clap for carers."

Artists2 years ago

The Grammy-nominated British reggae band are widely renowned for their genre-blending style as well as their many hit singles.

News3 years ago

UB40 Saxophonist Brian Travers Diagnosed With Brain Tumour

UB40 saxophonist Brian Travers announced he’ll be undergoing surgery for a brain tumour and won’t be joining the band on their upcoming 40th anniversary tour.