The other band is fronted by Ali Campbell, Robins younger brother and the original groups lead singer, and features other original members Mickey Virtue and Terence Astro Wilson. Asked whether they shared the other UB40s views on Corbyn, the group declined to endorse him.
One consolation for Corbyn is that his UB40 are arguably the official band. The other group go by the full name of UB40 featuring Ali Campbell, Astro and Mickey Virtue, although they do occupy the UB40.org website.
The dual UB40s situation dates to 2008, when Ali Campbell left the group. Depending on whom you talk to, this was either to forge a solo career or because of disagreements over business dealings with the band. Adding to the familial strife, the middle Campbell brother, Duncan, was drafted into the
In a 2014 interview, Ali Campbell said he felt betrayed by the acrimonious split and his replacement by his brother. If you went to see the Rolling Stones and Derek Jagger turned up instead of Mick, youd feel a bit peeved, he said. I havent spoken to Duncan or Robin for six years now. It has