Legendary singer Ali Campbell needs no introduction. Born and raised in Birmingham, UK, Ali and his gang formed the band UB40 in 1978, and their innovative blend of Jamaican Ragge and British tunes took the English music scene by storm.

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If fame’s money, they would spend it all on issues closest to their bosom. A band born on the streets of Birmingham amid tough times, comprising a bunch of angry, yet, musically inclined young men.

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Astro, one of the founding members of pop band UB40, has died at the age of 64. Astro – whose real name was Terence Wilson died following “a very short illness”, his current band confirmed.

UB40 founding member Astro passes away after 'short illness'

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