Are there 2 UB40's?

[Kirsty]

Kia Ora! I have long wanted to post something (this is my first post!). I have been a huge fan since what seems forever...ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU GUYS!!! Can't wait for you to tour NZ and especially come to Christchurch (we really could do with a visit So imagine my excitement coming across an ad for Raggamuffin in Rotorua - UB40! but wait....... it's Ali Campbell's UB40 - are there really 2 UB40's?? How can this be? Surely there is only one??

[mrClaypole]

Sadly this Ali trying to dupe people into his gigs by using his old bands name, the band he didnt want anything to do with once his ego outgrew his already considerable frame.

Dont be fooled by imitation, this is the Kareoke version of a mighty brand, he wont be performing any original UB40 material, just the covers done badly.

I believe J.B has some video footage to compare an Ali gig to a proper UB40 gig.

[Groovy 40]

I'm surprised he ain't put it up yet



You are running slow Jimmy

[UK Warrior]

There are loads of UB40 tribute bands out there, Kirsty. There's only one actual UB40 and this is their website.

Welcome.

[Groovy 40]

there's only ONE UB40, ONE UB40....there's only ONE UB40

[rhondda rudie]

Do yourself a favour and wait for the real McCoy Kirsty.

Welcome to the bb btw.

[Nes B40]

Welcome to the original' the one and only' UB40 forum Kirsty.

[kmaker]

Hi Kirsty,
Welcome to the "Official" UB40 website....owned and operated by the "real" UB40.
I'm still miffed as to how one individual can get away with advertising as they do as well.
I'm sure you'll hear more from other Loonies on this subject, perhaps even a band member and how they feel. Anyway, cheers!

[JB40]

Hi kirsty.

In a nutshell. Our ex-singer left the band about four years ago to embark on a solo career. according to him, UB40 had come to a creative dead-end, so he wanted to do something new.

unfortunately, the public didn't seem to agree, so he had to cancel his tours.

Since then he has been trying to pass himself off as UB40 with middling success.

It's an illegal use of the name, but very difficult to police from this side of the world.

By all means, go to the show. just don't expect to hear UB40 that's all.

he won't be playing any original UB40 songs. just the cover versions.

and if you want to know what his shows are like. Here's a clip.

[rhondda rudie]

Originally Posted by JB40

Hi kirsty.

In a nutshell. Our ex-singer left the band about four years ago to embark on a solo career. according to him, UB40 had come to a creative dead-end, so he wanted to do something new.

unfortunately, the public didn't seem to agree, so he had to cancel his tours.

Since then he has been trying to pass himself off as UB40 with middling success.

It's an illegal use of the name, but very difficult to police from this side of the world.

By all means, go to the show. just don't expect to hear UB40 that's all.

he won't be playing any original UB40 songs. just the cover versions.

and if you want to know what his shows are like. Here's a clip.

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