1. Alistair Ian Campbell was born on 15 February 1959 and is an English singer and songwriter who was lead singer and co-founder of the British reggae band UB40.
11 Facts About Ali Campbell
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Ali Campbell then formed a new UB40 featuring the three bandmates.
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Ali Campbell is the brother of former bandmate Robin Campbell and former UB40 frontman Duncan Campbell, and is a son of the late Scottish folk singer Ian Campbell.
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Ali Campbell scored a number 1 hit in 1994 as featured artist, along with brother Robin, on Pato Banton's cover of The Equals' "Baby Come Back".
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In October 2007, Ali Campbell released a solo album titled Running Free.
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On 24 January 2008, it was reported that Ali Campbell was to quit the group after almost 30 years.
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Ali Campbell then issued a statement on his website and through his solicitors stating that for many years he had been unhappy with the business practices and business managers of UB40 and launched an investigation into the financial handling of the business.
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Critic David Jefferies of AllMusic said of the album, "Longtime fans will appreciate that Ali Campbell's voice is as strong as ever, but it deserves a better showcase than this mixed bag".
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In 2012, Ali Campbell was announced as one of the three judges on the judging panel of the TV show, New Zealand's Got Talent, along with Jason Kerrison and Rachel Hunter.
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In 2013, Ali Campbell was replaced for the third series by American choreographer Cris Judd.
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Ali Campbell is the father of eight children, including two with his current wife, Julie.