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The story of UB40, and how this group of young friends from Birmingham transcended their working-class origins to become the world’s most successful reggae band, selling over 100 million records and spending over a combined 11 years in the UK album charts, is not the stuff of fairytales as might be imagined. The group’s led a charmed life in many respects it’s true, but it’s been a long haul since the days they’d meet up in the bars and clubs around Moseley, and some of them had to scrape by on less than £8 a week unemployment benefit. The choice was simple if you’d left school early. You could either work in one of the local factories, like Robin Campbell did, or scuffle along aimlessly whilst waiting for something else to happen. By the summer of 1978, something else did happen, and the nucleus of UB40 began rehearsing in a local basement. Robin’s younger brother Ali, Earl Falconer, Brian Travers and James Brown all knew each other from Moseley School of Art, whilst Norman Hassan had been a f🗓️ Mark your calendar at Columbiahalle. UB40 is a celebration of passion, innovation, and community. Embrace the opportunity to explore the world of various interests in a dynamic setting in Berlin, Germany. Don't miss out on this remarkable event 🌈.
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Columbiahalle, Columbiadamm 13-21, Columbiahalle, Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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