On Friday, November 29, 2024, UB40 will celebrate ’45 Years of UB40′ at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam! The current lineup of UB40 includes founding members Jimmy Brown (drums), Robin Campbell (co-lead vocals/guitar). Earl Falconer (bass/vocals), and Norman Hassan (percussion/vocals), along with Matt Doyle (lead vocals since Duncan retired in June 2021). Martin Meredith (sax/keys), Laurence Parry (trumpet), and Tony Mullings (keyboards). UB40’s energetic performances are a ’trip down memory lane’. A celebration for fans of their reggae hits like “Kingston Town.” “(I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You,” and, of course, “Red, Red Wine.”

UB40 is known for their smooth reggae covers and original hits. The band became one of the most successful and recognizable acts in the reggae genre, selling over 70 million records worldwide. Their name, “UB40,” comes from the unemployment benefit form in the UK, “Unemployment Benefit, Form 40,” reflecting the working-class roots of the founding members.

UB40 is special because they brought reggae music to the mainstream, blending it with pop and rock influences, making it accessible to a global audience. Formed in 1978 by a group of multicultural, working-class friends, their music carried messages of social consciousness and unity.

WWW: Ziggo Dome – UB40 Amsterdam