READ MORE:Alex Jones 'in pieces' over 'mistake' during evening away from husbandDuncan's brother and bandmate Robin Campbell said on behalf of UB40: "We have been rehearsing with every intention of Duncan's return to performing, but sadly, after suffering further illness he has made the decision to retire from music in order to concentrate fully on his recovery. "While we are deeply saddened, we completely understand and fully support his decision. "As far as touring goes, we are ready to hit the road for our upcoming summer shows and will be announcing our new front man imminently. " UB40 formed in 1978 in Birmingham, choosing their name as a reference to a form issued to people claiming unemployment benefits at the time.
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