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    UB40 - Wikipedia
    OriginBirmingham, England
    GenresReggae · pop · dub
    Years active1978–present
    LabelsGraduate · DEP · EMI · A&M · Virgin Records
    Albums
    UB40 - Red Red Wine (Official Video HD Remastered)
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    UB40 - Red Red Wine (Official Video HD Remastered)
    YouTubeUB40VEVO219.7M viewsJun 2, 2009

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    History

    The band members initially formed friendships while attending various schools across Birmingham, England. The name "UB40" was chosen in reference to an attendance card issued to individuals claiming … See more

    Influences

    UB40 were influenced by the many blues parties they attended as teenagers in the multicultural Balsall Heath area of Birmingham. They were inspired by artists like Bob Marley and Elvis Presley. Their love of … See more

    Achievements

    UB40 are one of the most commercially successful reggae acts of all time in terms of record sales (over 70 million), chart positions, and touring schedule. Over the course of their career, they have performed sell-out sho… See more

    Biographies

    Terence Oswald Wilson (24 June 1957 – 6 November 2021), better known by his stage name Astro, was a British musician, rapper, and toaster, who was part of UB40 from 1979 until he left the group in November 2013. His n… See more

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