UB40's Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown insist that 'all the money in the world' would not get them to reunite with former bandmate Ali Campbell
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UB40's Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown have claimed that 'all the money in the world' could not persuade them to reunite with the group's former singer Ali Campbell. The reggae band, formed in Birmingham in 1978, have sold more than 70 million records worldwide and achieved three number one singles in the UK.
![[The reggae band, formed in Birmingham in 1978, have sold more than 70 million records worldwide and achieved three number one singles in the UK]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/15/94393365-14313393-image-a-26_1737558736049.jpg)
Founding member Ali left the group in 2008 after 30 years, in which time he sang on all three chart-topping tracks including Red Red Wine, leaving seven remaining in the band. The lead vocalist initially cited a desire to focus on his solo work but later revealed the departure was mainly a result of management and business disputes.
![[Jimmy Brown lifted the lid on what influenced the frontman's departure from the band 17 years ago]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/15/94393815-14313393-image-a-33_1737559101144.jpg)
Co-founders Mickey Virtue and Astro joined Ali in the years that followed, with the trio naming their new group UB40 prompting a bitter dispute. And it seems the ill-feeling remains with Robin and Jimmy making it clear just how unlikely they are to get back together with their former bandmate, in an interview with The Trawl podcast.
![[Brother Robin insisted Ali's departure did not represent a family feud and was strictly business]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/15/94393815-14313393-image-m-28_1737558916720.jpg)
UB40's Robin Campbell and Jimmy Brown have claimed that 'all the money in the world' could not persuade them to reunite with the group's former singer Ali Campbell (pictured). The reggae band, formed in Birmingham in 1978, have sold more than 70 million records worldwide and achieved three number one singles in the UK.
![[Founding member Ali left the group in 2008 after 30 years, in which time he sang on all three chart-topping tracks including Red Red Wine, leaving seven remaining in the band]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/22/15/94393423-14313393-image-m-43_1737559210206.jpg)
Jimmy told the show: 'All the money in the world wouldn't get us to do that. The conclusion I've come to in the end is that he's done us some big favour. 'We've got a brilliant singer [Matt Doyle]. He's fantastic and he's only 30. He's got a fantastic voice, and you can rely on him. He doesn't get boozed up every night.'.
