UB40 take legal action against former singer Ali Campbell over use of their name .... U bet YOUR Name Is worth Fighting for ...MOST REGGAE ARTIST do not own their Names.... here is the story .. Sep 28, 2014 18:34 By Martin Fricker Writs have been served on Campbell and pianist Mickey Virtue, who both left the band in 2008, and vocalist Terence “Astro” Wilson, who quit last November Reggae band UB40 have started legal action against former singer Ali Campbell over his use of their name. The furious five-some includes Campbell’s own brothers Robin and Duncan - who have accused him of “hoodwinking” fans. They claim the rival trio have no right to the title - and say having another band using the name is hitting their business financially. Writs have been served on Campbell and pianist Mickey Virtue, who both left the band in 2008, and vocalist Terence “Astro” Wilson, who quit last November. The ‘2B40’ row is now heading for legal showdown in the High Court - with the Campbell brothers giving evidence against each other in a bitter family clash. Guitarist and vocalist Robin Campbell said: “Ali is selling tickets as UB40 when he isn’t. He’s taken our name because he can’t sell tickets on his own. “They are perfectly entitled to play any UB40 tracks they like. What they are not entitled to do is to pretend they are UB40. Fans are being hoodwinked.”
Posted on: Tue, 30 Sep 2014 03:05:08 +0000
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