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UB40
Inspired by the Jamaican sounds of ska and reggae, UB40 charted a long line of
hits on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
The group formed in 1978 in Birmingham, England, with brothers Robin and Ali
Campbell — sons of the famous Scottish folk singer Ian Campbell — assembling a
racially-diverse lineup that included saxophonist Brian Travers and
percussionist Norman Hassan. Signing Off, the band's 1980 debut, was a success
in the UK, where the singles "Food for Thought" and "I Think It's Going to Rain
Today" both became Top 10 hits. Three years l...
