Following the recent news that Duncan Campbell would be retiring from the band "due to continued ill health", they have confirmed that Matt Doyle will take his place. The vocalist appeared on the track You Don't Call Anymore from UB40's new album, 'Bigga Baggariddum', which came out in June. He said:
“I don't quite know how to put into words just how incredibly honoured and grateful I feel to be given this opportunity.
“I have loved UB40's music for as long as I can remember and that love has only grown since getting to know them and watching them play live night after night on tour. They took KIOKO under their wing and gave us the opportunity of a lifetime by inviting us out on tour, and although I'll deeply miss playing shows with KIOKO I know that they will carry on to do incredible things and that we will always remain the best of mates.
“I wish the absolute best for Duncan and I hope that he makes a full and speedy recovery, I've seen how much love he puts into his performance and he has written some incredible songs that I can't wait to sing, as well as all the hits that have been such a big influence on my own music.
“UB40 have loyal and wonderful fans and I have loved getting to know so many of them already. My promise to them and to the fans all around the world is that I will always give it my all singing the songs they know and love and, alongside this legendary band, bring them a performance they'll never forget.”
The band's guitarist and vocalist Robin Campbell added: “Matt has already demonstrated his ability and compatibility with the band on our latest album Bigga Baggariddim with the track ‘You Don’t Call Anymore’. He’s a talented young man with a voice and singing style that will prove to be a good fit and a great asset to the band. And on top of all that he’s a nice guy, too.”
Doyle will perform with UB40 at all of their summer shows, kicking things off on July 31st at Lingfield Park Racecourse. They'll then return to the road later this year for the band’s twenty-four-date UK tour.
UB40 Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Sat July 31 2021 - LINGFIELD Lingfield Park Resort
Sun August 01 2021 - BIRMINGHAM Sandwell Valley Country Park
Sun August 22 2021 - WORCESTER Worcester Racecourse
Sat September 11 2021 - MARGATE Dreamland Margate
Sat September 18 2021 - KENT Rochester Castle
Fri November 19 2021 - CASTLEBAR Royal Theatre and Event Centre
Sat November 20 2021 - BELFAST Ulster Hall
Sun November 21 2021 - KILLARNEY INEC
Wed November 24 2021 - EDINBURGH Usher Hall
Thu November 25 2021 - GLASGOW Barrowland
Sat November 27 2021 - ABERDEEN Music Hall
Sun November 28 2021 - STOCKTON Globe
Tue November 30 2021 - BLACKPOOL Empress Ballroom
Wed December 01 2021 - NORTHAMPTON Royal and Derngate
Thu December 02 2021 - NORWICH UEA
Sat December 04 2021 - MANCHESTER O2 Apollo
Sun December 05 2021 - LIVERPOOL Eventim Olympia
Mon December 06 2021 - PORTSMOUTH Guildhall
Wed December 08 2021 - LEEDS first direct Arena
Thu December 09 2021 - BRIGHTON Centre
Fri December 10 2021 - CARDIFF Motorpoint Arena
Sun December 12 2021 - LONDON SSE Arena Wembley
Mon December 13 2021 - CHELTENHAM Centaur
Tue December 14 2021 - PLYMOUTH Pavilions
Thu December 16 2021 - HULL Bonus Arena
Sat December 18 2021 - BOURNEMOUTH O2 Academy Bournemouth
Sun December 19 2021 - BRISTOL O2 Academy Bristol
Mon December 20 2021 - STOKE Victoria Hall
Wed December 22 2021 - NOTTINGHAM Motorpoint Arena
Fri February 25 2022 - LONDON O2 Arena
Sat March 05 2022 - BIRMINGHAM Utilita Arena Birmingham
Fri June 17 2022 - WOODSTOCK Blenheim Palace
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