UB40

UB40 are a reggae and pop band from Birmingham, UK, formed in 1978. They have sold in excess of 70 million records. Over the course of a career that’s now lasted for well over thirty years, UB40 have made a name for themselves as one of the most successful reggae acts in history. They’ve been successful the world over, but are probably best loved in their native United Kingdom, where they’ve had no fewer than fifty singles make the singles chart. In the U.S., meanwhile, they’ve had two huge number one successes, including “Red Red Wine” - probably their signature song - and their take on Elvis Presley’s classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. The group's diverse ethnic background set an example for other multi-cultural musical outfits in the UK.