UB40 star Campbell tipped to give Seychelles shows |10 July 2010
Campbell has been heavily involved in charity work with the Nelson Mandela Foundation, and the local source says some seats for the September 4 show will be reserved for disabled children.
Fans at both concerts will be able to enjoy interpretations of old and new UB40 hits.
Campbell has one of the UK’s most distinctive voices. With him as lead singer, UB40 sold over 60 million records worldwide, toured the globe, notched up four No. 1 worldwide 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 his 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 Campbell released a solo album, Running Free, featuring many guest artists including Smokey Robinson, Mick Hucknall, and Sly and Robbie. The album was a success and went Top 10 in the UK charts.
In January 2008 he announced his departure from UB40, after 28 years with the band, due to management and business disputes. Following his departure, UB40 keyboards player Mickey Virtue resigned for the same reasons and is part of Campbell’s new band.
Over the last 18 months Campbell and his band have toured the world from Australia to Europe and Africa to the UK.
In June last year, he released his latest album Flying High which again achieved success, hitting the Top 20 in the UK charts and receiving the best critical reviews of his career to date.
Campbell is now touring and promoting the album and continues to thrill audiences worldwide, performing the classic hits he is so well known for, such as Red Red Wine and Kingston Town, together with songs from his latest albums.
Whether as part of UB40 in the past, or today in his solo career, he has always stayed true to his love of reggae – the music that first inspired him and continues to do so to this day.