UB40 | |
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 UB40 on stage in their home city of Birmingham, England, in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Birmingham, England |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1978–present |
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| Spinoffs | UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell |
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| Website | ub40 |
UB40 is an English reggae band. They were formed in 1978 in Birmingham. They are named after an unemployment form at the time. At that time, they used to give £40 to every unemployed person every month. Therefore, the name was derived to be Unemployment Benefit £40 (UB40)
