UB40

Formed in Birmingham, England, in December 1978, UB40 emerged as a formidable force in reggae and pop music. The band quickly established a significant presence, notching up over 50 singles on the UK Singles Chart and achieving widespread international acclaim. Their global success is underscored by over 70 million records sold worldwide. UB40's distinctive sound garnered critical recognition, including four Grammy Award nominations for Best Reggae Album and a Brit Award nomination for Best British Group in 1984.

UB40's discography boasts a string of iconic hits. Their debut track, "Food for Thought," set the stage for a career defined by memorable singles. The band achieved the remarkable feat of two number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 with their covers of "Red Red Wine" and "Can't Help Falling in Love." Both tracks also dominated the UK Singles Chart, as did their duet with Chrissie Hynde, "I Got You Babe." Their album career highlights include the number-one UK albums Labour of Love (1983) and Promises and Lies (1993). During the 1980s, UB40, alongside the ska band Madness, held the record for the most weeks spent by a group on the UK singles chart, accumulating 214 weeks each.