The group will then head north to San Francisco where they'll perform at the historic Fillmore on Aug. 5 as well as The Ravinia Pavilion in Chicago on August 20 to name a few. UB40 will also introduce Duncan Campbell, brother of Robin and Ali Campbell, as the new lead singer for the group and will be joined by reggae stalwart Maxi Priest on select dates (*).

Maxi Priest remarked that, "I am thrilled to be working with UB40 who I have always held in high regard as my brothers in reggae music. UB40 are one of the greatest bands in the world, to have lasted three decades is an amazing testament to their success."

While on the road this summer, UB40 will preview material from their new album "TWENTYFOURSEVEN," which marks the bands final recording with former member and lead singer ALI CAMPBELL. The album features collaborations from MAXI PRIEST, 1 LOVE & RASA DON from ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, MARVIN PRIEST and HUNTERZ. The new album was recorded in Birmingham, London, Sweden, New York & Fayetteville, Georgia and marks the first in a series of collaborations by the Birmingham, England band on what is set to be an exciting new chapter in the bands musical legacy. "TWENTYFOURSEVEN" represents UB40 at their creative and musical best which takes strength and inspiration from their political and social conscience.

On joining UB40 Duncan Campbell remarked that, "I've long admired UB40 as a band and always had a great respect for what Robin and Ali have contributed to the band with Astro, Brian, Earl, Norman and Jimmy. UB40 are the biggest and most successful reggae band in the world, so I was absolutely delighted and a little stunned of course to be asked to come and work with the band."