ALI CAMPBELL, The Legendary Voice of UB40. posted 06.04.2011
Ali Campbell - Biography
Ali Campbell has one of the UK’s most distinctive and recognisable voices.
As lead singer with the world-renowned group UB40, Ali Campbell has sold over 70 million records worldwide, toured across the globe, notched up four number No. 1 world-wide singles, over 40 Top 40 UK singles, released 24 studio albums and received an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement.
A whole generation has grown up listening to Ali’s infectious vocals on classics like ‘One in Ten’ ‘Red Red Wine’, ‘Don’t Break My Heart’ and ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’.
In October 2007 , Ali released a solo album , Running Free , featuring many guest artists including , amongst others, Smokey Robinson , Mick Hucknall and Sly and Robbie the album was a success and went top 10 in the UK charts and attained gold status.
In January 2008 , Ali announced his departure from UB40, after 28 years with the band, due to management and business disputes . Following Ali’s departure , Mickey Virtue , the keyboard player from UB40 , also resigned for the same reasons and is part of Ali’s new band.
In June 2009 , Ali released his third solo album Flying High , which once again achieved success , hitting the top 15 in the UK charts and receiving the best critical reviews of his career to date .
In October 2010 – Ali released his 4th solo album – Great British Songs once again the album was a success and entered the UK charts at number 15 !
Having released 3 solo albums in 3 years – this was Ali’s third top 15 charting album in a row – a truly remarkable achievement.
Great British Songs is now being released internationally and receiving widespread acclaim .
Whether as part of UB40 in the past, or currently today , in his solo career , Ali has always stayed true to his love of reggae and its ongoing capacity for innovation, the music that first inspired him and continues to do so, to this day.
Ali is currently touring with his new band and continues, to thrill audiences world wide , performing the classic hits , he is so well known for , like Red Red Wine and Kingston Town, together with new songs from his latest solo albums.
Ali Campbell plays The Irish Village on Wednesday 27th April
Doors open at 7.00 p.m. Concert at 9.00 p.m.
Tickets: AED 150 from The Irish Village, The Aviation Club and timeout ticketline
