Who wrote UB40 songs?
Original songs
| Title | Written by | Originally by |
|---|---|---|
| Sing Our Own Song | Jimmy Brown [GB], Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Michael Virtue, Astro | UB40 |
| The Earth Dies Screaming | Jimmy Brown [GB], Ali Campbell, Robin Campbell, Earl Falconer, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Michael Virtue, Astro | UB40 |
What is a UB40 stand for?
Unemployment Benefit, Form 40
The name “UB40” was selected in reference to an attendance card issued to people claiming unemployment benefits from the UK government Department of Employment. The designation UB40 stood for Unemployment Benefit, Form 40.
Are all UB40 songs covers?
Songs covered by UB40
| Song | Play Count | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Red Wine (Neil Diamond cover) | 258 |
| 2 | Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley cover) | 209 |
| 3 | Kingston Town (Lord Creator cover) | 188 |
| 4 | Here I Am (Come and Take Me) (Al Green cover) | 167 |
Has Astro died from UB40?
November 6, 2021Astro / Date of death
What was Astro illness?
His death follows the passing of band mate Brian Travers, UB40 saxophonist and co-songwriter, in August at the age of 62 after a battle with long battle cancer. His former band also paid tribute as fans of the musician also rushed to pay tribute as they said they were shocked and saddened by his death.
Who sold more albums U2 or REM?
R.E.M. can point to the early 1990s as the pinnacle of their commercial success. Out of Time, Automatic for the People and Monster each sold 4 million copies….Commercial success.
| R.E.M. | U2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 10 albums, U.K. (Number 1 albums) | 8 (7) | 9 (8) |
| Number of albums sold, total | 19.5 million | 43 million |
When did Astro from UB40 died?
How old is Brian Travers?
62 years (1959–2021)Brian Travers / Age at death
Which one of UB40 has died?
It seemed natural to us.” In August, UB40 saxophone player and songwriter Brian Travers died at the age of 62. The founding member of the reggae band died at his home in Moseley, Birmingham, surrounded by his family.
Where did Astro from UB40 live?
Birmingham
Born on 24 June in 1957 to Jamaican immigrants in Birmingham, Wilson went to school with Duncan Campbell, who also joined the original UB40 band as a musician. In his youth, Wilson earned the nickname Astro which he became known by to fans.
Has Brian Travers died?
August 22, 2021Brian Travers / Date of death