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Ali Campbell Says One-Month Leave Refusal Ended His UB40 Run and Rules Out Reunion

Touring concurrently, the rival acts continue to clash in court over the UB40 name.

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Campbell hasn’t spoken to his former bandmates since leaving. How does he feel about the situation? 'It's very sad,' he says.

Overview

  • Ali Campbell says he quit UB40 in 2008 after the band refused his request for a month’s leave.
  • He accused former bandmates, including brother Robin, of betraying him and declared there is no chance of reuniting.
  • UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell and UB40 with Danny Brown are both touring their classic hits this summer.
  • Campbell says he disregards frequent legal challenges to his use of the UB40 name by his former bandmates.
  • Robin Campbell insists the split is strictly a commercial dispute rather than a family feud.