UB40 singer Duncan Campbell has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke.. UB40 singer Duncan Campbell is recovering in hospital after suffering a stroke. Duncan was first offered the position of lead singer of the band in 1978, but turned it down, later joking it was because they were 'c**p' and that he 'was too smart for them and he knew that they would get nowhere'. This article is more than 1 year old. He was later diagnosed with a brain tumour, undergoing surgery on the day he was due to begin the tour, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Six people charged in plot to kidnap Michigan governor Gretchen Whitmer, Labor says community grants scheme that received $103m in budget is a Coalition 'slush fund', Line Of Duty's Vicky McClure teaches Martin and Adrian Dunbar dance, How to clean your bed: 'If you didn’t wash it for a year it would be a kilo heavier from dead skin', 2020 NRL finals series: Semi-finals preview, Meeting Sharon White 'life changing' for Barratt managers, says chairman, Opinion: Struggling with how to care for your elderly loved ones? In a statement posted to Twitter, the English reggae-pop band assured fans that its … Copyright © 2020 United Press International, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ali has been highly critical of his replacement and said watching his brother perform the band's songs 'makes my skin crawl'. Qanon products including neck warmers and earrings available on eBay as conspiracy theory spreads, Ex-Ireland boss Schmidt named World Rugby's high performance director, Isle of Man teachers step up industrial action, Widow, 70, left homeless on Channel 4's Council House Britain. Ruby Rose on 'Batwoman': 'I didn't up and leave', Brian Austin Green eliminated from 'Masked Singer;' Tori Spelling reacts, Meghan Trainor announces she is pregnant with first child, Musicians mourn Eddie Van Halen: 'He was an absolute legend', 'The Prom': Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman assemble in first look. The news follows the band's announcement last week that their UK tour dates due to take place in December had been rescheduled to March next year because of the Covid-19 outbreak. A statement posted on their official Instagram page confirmed the postponement. The group was thrown into chaos in 2008, when frontman Ali Campbell left over a disagreement about their management. Reggae superstars: UB40, pictured here in 2003 before lead singer Ali Campbell left the band, have sold over 70m records since they formed in 1978. They have been recognised as one of the country’s most successful bands, and are touring to this day. 'We look forward to seeing you all on the road next spring.'. UB40, on Tuesday, tweeted out a photo of Duncan Campbell and stated that he has recovered. UB40, formed in 1978, is best known for songs "Red Red Wine," "Falling In Love With You" and more. ... Matt Hoy, a touring vocalist with UB40, sent his condolences to Charlery’s family. It concluded with a personal message from Robin, which read: ‘Yet again, this virus which has plagued everyone all year, has forced us to rearrange our winter dates. MORE: Bruno Tonioli, 64, is total silver fox as he rocks sarong and shades while debuting new hair in LA, MORE: Paul Hollywood’s handshakes will return for Great British Bake Off despite social distancing measures, Moira's brother Mackenzie exposes her dark past in Emmerdale, Manpreet's sister arrives in Emmerdale with a huge secret, Katherine Ryan sleeps in her daughter's bedroom instead of sleeping with her husband. A statement from the band said the 62-year-old, from Birmingham, is “up and about” and doing well. UB40 was founded back in 1978, and blessed fans with a string of hits – including Red Red Wine and Falling In Love With You.