Ali Campbell after 30 years left UB40 to go on his own and as he try´s to make a name for himself in his own right, which in my opinion he should have no problem with his unique singing voice, a great example is with what I think is an excellent version of “Would I lie to you” with Bitty McLean which shows you the potential here.

So I for one will be looking forward to Ali coming to Manchester or should I say he is “running free to Manchester” and will perform at the Apollo on Wednesday 24th June 2009 – 7.30pm. Tickets will of course be available from here.

UB40 another great band from my era, a Birmingham reggae legend best describes them. They will be at the M.E.N Arena promoting their brand new album Labour Of Love IV. Support comes from reggae legend Eddy Grant.

Tickets for the Saturday 5 December show, priced £35.00, are on sale now

With chart topping singles and albums under their belt, UB40 will be performing tracks from their new album as well as classics One In Ten, Don’t Break My Heart, Red Red Wine, (I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You, Many Rivers To Cross, Kingston Town and Rat In Mi Kitchen.

For more than 20 years, UB40 have continued the job of popularising reggae around the globe. In the process, they have scored 54 UK hit singles – including 17 Top 10 hits – and an impressive three worldwide No 1’s.