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UB40 ANNOUNCE ‘SIGNING OFF’ 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

U.B.40 Sining on tour - photo Tony Mottram

UB40 are planning to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their seminal debut album 'Signing Off' by performing the whole album live during a tour of intimate venues across the UK throughout October and November 2010.

Taking its name from the unemployment form, 'Signing Off' was heralded as a landmark album when it was released in August 1980. Considered by many as one of the greatest reggae albums ever released by a British band, 'Signing Off' was well received among music fans, including followers of punk and the 2 Tone movement, and struck a chord with the large proportion of the UK’s disaffected youth. Mixing reggae and dub, the album chronicled the times, the wider social and political issues, and the plight of communities throughout the country during the early Thatcher years. It achieved platinum status after spending 71 weeks in the chart, peaking at number 2, and famously depicted a replica of the bright yellow unemployment card from which the Birmingham-based band took its name – Unemployment Benefit Form 40!

In addition to performing 'Signing Off', UB40 will devote a second set to their most loved tracks. EMI will release a remastered double-CD together with a bonus DVD. Full touring itinerary from www.ub40.co.uk
Words SHARON DAVIS

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