Ali Campbell leaving UB40

Ali Campbell is leaving UB40 after three decades to focus on his solo career. Campbell, the lead singer of UB40, will stay with the band until they finish their tour, contactmusic.com reports. The rest of the members have decided to continue as a band and there has been no decision yet as to who will replace Campbell. A spokesperson said: "Ali Campbell has taken the decision to focus on his solo career and, in doing so, could not give his full commitment to UB40. The other band members are naturally disappointed and saddened after being together as a band unit and as good friends and a family unit for almost 30 years. "UB40 will continue to record and perform with the existing seven members. UB40 has never been about any one individual, but more a collective of band members, who have all contributed to create the unique sound that UB40 have become renowned for over the last three decades."