Simply the best at Broadlands (From Daily Echo)

Simply the best at Broadlands

3:08pm Wednesday 3rd March 2010 in

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TWO of the UK’s best-loved bands are set to perform a rare double-header at Broadlands in June when UB40 opens a special weekend of pure live entertainment on Saturday June 26, with Simply Red performing the following night.

Having sold over 70 million records, placed more than 50 singles – and over 20 albums – in the UK charts, UB40 are an established and immediately recognisable force with their unique reggae fusion style.

Formed in Birmingham in 1978, UB40 have been at the top of their field for more than three decades. Comprising eight permanent members and three guest members, including Maxi Priest (since 2008), UB40 have scored massive hits with songs such as Red Red Wine, Can’t Help Falling in Love and their internationally successful cover of Sonny & Cher’s I Got You Babe.

UB40 will be joined by special guests, The Dualers, following the huge reception they received at the venue when supporting Madness there last July.

In the 25 years since their first single release, 1985’s Money’s Too Tight (To Mention), Simply Red have sold more than 50 million albums across 14 releases, of which, five hit the No.1 spot in the UK chart.

Early 90s chart-topper Stars produced such phenomenal sales the album reached 12xPlatinum and became the best selling album in Europe for two years running.

Lead singer Mick Hucknall became a household name with Holding Back the Years, If You Don’t Know Me By Now, Something Got Me Started and Fairground.

As part of their Farewell Tour, following Mick Hucknall’s announcement that the band will split at the end of 2010, Simply Red will provide the second night of entertainment in one of the last opportunities to see them perform live.

Tickets: 0871 224 1113 or ticketeast.co.uk.