UB 40

UB40 is probably the UK's most successful reggae band in history having released music spanning 3 decades. I have been a great fan of UB40 since the early 80s. They formed in Birmingham in the UK in 1978 and have had many a famous single in the UK charts throughout their career. EARLY DAYS AND INFLUENCES The band got its name "UB40" from the form that was used for unemployment benefit claimants (Unemployment Benefit Form 40) which has now been replaced with the more friendly JSAG (Job Seekers AGreement form). UB40's earlier songs and influences were very much related to unemployment and racism ... more

One of the greatest bands ever known to me and the world for sure. I’ll always remember growing up, standing in front of the TV, my mum would put on UB40 and I’ll stand there shaking hips and moving my lips doing my own little bop-a-long version. All through my childhood I’d find my ears surrounded by their drop-beat reggae sounds. I always enjoyed singing their songs and always will though hell I can’t sing, want to hear a sample at all? The Band - UB 40 How It All Started..... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ UB40 formed in their home town Birmingham where the 8 members grew up ... more