ContactMusic — Former Ub40 frontman Ali Campbell has joined his ex-bandmates in financial woe after he was declared bankrupt Four members of the British reggae band - saxophone player Brian Travers drummer Jimmy Brown trumpeter Terence Oswald and percussionist Norm... more info

ContactMusic — Former Ub40 frontman Ali Campbell once performed a private gig with a backing band - without realising they were members of funk legends Earth, Wind & Fire. The Red, Red Wine singer was booked as the entertainment at a wedding reception on a luxury y... more info

Guardian Music — This 20-year-old Irish lad from the mean streets of Hackney seems destined to be a Plan B mini-meHometown: London.The lineup: Michael Stafford (vocals, guitar).The background: He looks like Wayne Rooney's less chunky younger brother, and he sings and... more info

Guardian Music — Barbican, LondonReggae was born in Jamaica but became an international style, and Britain played an important role in its transformation. As singer Ken Boothe said: "England is the first place that embraced Jamaican music." In the process, Jamaican s... more info

Guardian Music — Punk may have got all the headlines, but reggae proved vital in ending the rift between black and white teenagers and introducing cross-pollination to the chartsIt was punk's "summer of hate", 1977, and the required pose was a sneer, a leather jacket... more info

Guardian Music — Save 20% on top price stall seats to Reggae Britannia concert at the Barbican on Saturday 5 February. Performers will include Ali Campbell from UB40 and Pauline Black from The SelecterTo coincide with BBC Four's Reggae Britannia documentary season, t... more info

The Music Fix — The Rolling Stones done reggae-style ... more info

The Music Fix — He's a very brave man! more info

ContactMusic — Former UB40 star ALI CAMPBELL has been forced to scrap eight weeks of touring and promotional activities after doctors diagnosed him with the energy-sapping... more info

The Mirror — Former UB40 frontman Ali Campbell has been ordered to rest by doctors after collapsing in the studio and being diagnosed with Epstein Barr virus. more info