Formed in Birmingham in 1978, UB40 became the world’s most successful reggae band, selling over 100 million records and spending over eleven years in the UK album charts. Their stable lineup lasted thirty years before featuring vocal changes, and they marked 45 years together with their album UB45.
Formed near Liverpool in 1979, the pop group China Crisis consists of Gary Daly and Eddie Lundon. Known for political commentary and reggae rhythms, they charted with albums like Difficult Shapes and Flaunt the Imperfection, scoring hits including Christian and Wishful Thinking.
London-based, Australia-born singer and actor Jason Donovan rose to fame in the soap opera Neighbors. As a teen idol produced by Stock, Aitken & Waterman, he achieved massive U.K. success, including the chart-topping duet Especially for You with Kylie Minogue and the hit album Ten Good Reasons. He later starred in stage musicals like Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
EXTC, formed by XTC's original drummer Terry Chambers, brings the influential British new wave and art-rock band's catalog to live audiences. Originating in 2020, the project, approved by XTC frontman Andy Partridge, performs classics like "Making Plans for Nigel" and "Senses Working Overtime." The band features Steve Hampton and Terry Lines. A live album became available, and new material is developed. EXTC is celebrated for its energetic performances of the XTC songbook.
Ali Campbell is an English singer and guitarist born in Birmingham. He is best known as the former lead vocalist of the pop-reggae band UB40, famous for hits like Red Red Wine. After leaving the group in 2008, he pursued a successful solo career with albums including Big Love.
Peter Hook and The Light, formed in 2010, is an English post-punk and new wave band led by Joy Division and New Order co-founder Peter Hook. They are celebrated for performing classic albums like "Unknown Pleasures" and "Power, Corruption & Lies" live. Known for Hook's influential bass style, their repertoire includes iconic songs such as "Love Will Tear Us Apart" and "Blue Monday," continuing the legacy of his groundbreaking work.
From The Jam, formed in 2006 by original Jam members Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton with Russell Hastings, carries on the mod revival and punk rock legacy. They are known for electrifying performances of The Jam's hits like "Going Underground" and "Town Called Malice," and have also released albums such as "Smash the Clock."
Led by frontwoman Clare Grogan, 1980s new wave band Altered Images achieved major chart success with Top 10 hits like Happy Birthday and I Could Be Happy, and won Best New Act at the NME Awards before touring arenas.
Formed in 1982, British pop duo Go West consists of Peter Cox and Richard Drummie. They won a BRIT Award in 1986 for Best British Newcomer following their hit debut album featuring We Close Our Eyes. In 1990, they released the global smash King of Wishful Thinking.
Formed in 1979, British jazz-funk fusion band Level 42 became known for Mark King's slap bass and hits like the U.K. number one Lessons in Love and the worldwide success Something About You from their 1985 commercial peak album, World Machine.
Originating from Birmingham, Toyah Willcox moved to London and formed the band Toyah with Joel Bogen. They achieved chart success with hit singles like It's a Mystery and I Want to Be Free, and the Gold-certified album Anthem. Willcox later released solo records and formed The Humans.
