Former UB40 frontman Ali Campbell has been declared bankrupt, it has emerged. Campbell joins four other members of the Birmingham-based group - Brian Travers, Jimmy Brown, Terence Oswald and Norman Hassan - who were also confirmed to be insolvent last week. Campbell was declared bankrupt at Bournemouth County Court in June, according to The Sunday Mercury. The musician's financial issues are said to be due to the band's failed record company Dep International, (more)...
- 10/24/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Four original members of UB40 have been declared bankrupt by a judge at Birmingham County Court. Saxophone player Brian Travers, drummer Jimmy Brown, trumpeter Terence Oswald and percussionist Norman Hassan had been facing bankruptcy since February after the failure of their record label Dep International and the band's split in 2008. Robin Campbell was also facing financial issues with the other members, but his name was not listed by the judge. The court order means that tax officers are able to seize property in order to pay off debts. The group's original lead singer Ali Campbell's (more)...
- 10/18/2011
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
Five original members of British reggae band UB40 are facing bankruptcy, according to a U.K. report. Liquidators are chasing Robin Campbell, Brian Travers, Terence Wilson, Norman Hassan and James Brown as part of an investigation into their finances.
Proceedings are due to begin at Birmingham County Court in England on Monday, February 14, reports Britain's News of the World. The group, which took its name from the Unemployment Benefit form 40 in the 1980s, has been under scrutiny from tax officials over its record label, Dep International, which was established in 1980.
UB40 are still doing tours, the latest being UB40 Concert for Hope which is held in Windhoek. Featuring as well popular South Africa artists, it will take place over the course of three days beginning February 24.
Proceedings are due to begin at Birmingham County Court in England on Monday, February 14, reports Britain's News of the World. The group, which took its name from the Unemployment Benefit form 40 in the 1980s, has been under scrutiny from tax officials over its record label, Dep International, which was established in 1980.
UB40 are still doing tours, the latest being UB40 Concert for Hope which is held in Windhoek. Featuring as well popular South Africa artists, it will take place over the course of three days beginning February 24.
- 2/14/2011
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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