Ali Campbell is a British singer and engineer best known as the lead vocalist of UB40. His voice is closely associated with the group’s reggae and pop-reggae sound, and he is one of the act’s most recognisable figures.

UB40

With UB40, Campbell sells more than 60 million records worldwide and tours internationally. The band has four number one singles worldwide, more than 40 UK Top 40 singles, and 18 studio albums. Campbell is heard on songs including “One in Ten”, “Red Red Wine”, “Don’t Break My Heart” and “Can’t Help Falling In Love”.

UB40 receive an Ivor Novello Award for International Achievement and receive a Grammy nomination for best reggae album for their 2006 release. At the time described, eight original band members remain in the group’s line-up.

Solo work and collaborations

Campbell also works on solo material. One solo album features guest artists including Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare.

Style and influence

Campbell stays closely tied to reggae, and his vocals are presented as central to the genre’s continued appeal and development in British popular music.