UB40
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UB40 is an English reggae ensemble that emerged from Birmingham in December 1978. The group's original lineup reflected diverse cultural backgrounds, incorporating members of English, Welsh, Irish, Jamaican, Scottish and Yemeni heritage. Their musical output blends reggae with pop sensibilities, earning them substantial chart success in the United Kingdom with over 50 singles charting. Internationally, UB40 established themselves as a significant force in reggae-pop, accumulating sales exceeding 100 million records worldwide. The band received four Grammy Award nominations for Best Reggae Album and a Brit Award nomination for Best British Group in 1984, cementing their status within popular music history.
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