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UB40
As UB40 celebrate 45 years of not having to sign on, Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown tell Classic Pop why they’re still a band of brothers – just not with…
UB40 add Freddie McGregor to 45th anniversary shows
UB40 have announced that pioneering reggae musician Freddie McGregor has been added as a special guest to the band’s forthcoming arena shows this December. The UB45 tour celebrates the band’s 45th…
The Lowdown – UB40
Named after an unemployment benefit form, UB40 started out with a social conscience before claiming commercial riches on the back of 70 million-plus sales worldwide, including no.1 singles in the…
UB40 founding member Astro dies after short illness
Founding member of UB40 Astro has died aged 64. The vocalist, whose real name was Terence Wilson, passed away after a short illness, it’s been confirmed. “We are absolutely devastated…
Top 20 80s Collaborations
The pull of star power can be undeniable so it’s no surprise that some dream team hook-ups have made a major splash in the charts over the years. By Jon…
Issue 47 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
Get your copy of Issue 47 in-store for just £5.99 – use our storefinder. The single issue is available online for £6.99 here. Alternatively, you can buy a digital issue…
Issue 39 of Classic Pop is on sale now!
Available from WH Smith, Tesco, independent newsagents, Waitrose and Eason, in Issue 39 of Classic Pop we have a world exclusive with Eurythmics’ duo Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart. For this ultimate interview with the legendary…
UB40 Tour Cancelled
UB40 tour cancelled! UB40 have been forced to cancel their forthcoming UK tour dates due to their drummer, Jimmy Brown, suffering from repetitive strain injury in his wrists. The dates…
UB40 confirm tour dates and new album
Reggae stars UB40 have announced a series of UK arena dates for June 2013 and a new studio album, ‘Getting Over The Storm’, which will be released later this year…
Classic Pop Issue 4 is on sale now
We’re delighted to announce that Issue 4 of Classic Pop magazine is on sale today! Issue four features our first female cover star in the form of the indefatigable Annie…