UB40 founding member Brian Travers has died; he was 62.
Travers was a saxophone player and songwriter with the band. A statement from the band said that Travers died at his home in Moseley on Sunday (August 22). He had been suffering from cancer.
A statement from the band to PA said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend, Brian David Travers.
“Brian passed away yesterday evening after a long and heroic battle with cancer. Our thoughts are with Brian’s wife Lesley, his daughter Lisa and son Jamie. We are all devastated by this news and ask that you respect the family’s need for privacy at this time.”
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend, Brian David Travers. Brian passed away yesterday evening with his family by his side, after a long and heroic battle with cancer. pic.twitter.com/V3EguMJCYY
— UB40 (@UB40OFFICIAL) August 23, 2021
Very sad to hear about the passing of a Birmingham music legend Brian Travers who dedicated his musical life promoting reggae music around the world. Our thoughts and prayers go out to #UB40 and all of his family
— Musical Youth (@MusicalYouth30) August 23, 2021
Travers formed the band with his bandmates from various school across Birmingham in 1978.
The band had multiple hits including two well-known covers of ‘Red Red Wine’ and ‘Falling In Love With You’. The group have sold over 100 million albums worldwide and have had more than 40 top 40 songs in the UK.
Travers’ last performance with the group was at Arena Birmingham in 2019.
He is survived by his wife Lesley, his daughter Lisa and son Jamie.
This is a breaking news story – more to follow.
The post UB40 founding member Brian Travers has died, aged 62 appeared first on NME.
-
Lou Reed’s 1989 Album ‘New York’ Gets Massive Reissue
Deluxe edition consists of 26 previously unreleased recordings
-
Watch Thundercat perform with Haim, Flying Lotus and Ty Dolla $ign
Este Haim took a tumble during the guest-heavy LA show The post Watch Thundercat perform with Haim, Flying Lotus and...
-
Chris Redd Is Leaving SNL
“Being a part of SNL has been the experience of a lifetime,” Redd said in a statement.
-
Robert Fripp becomes Slash for Michael Jackson cover with Toyah Willcox
"Fripp's my Slash" The post Robert Fripp becomes Slash for Michael Jackson cover with Toyah Willcox appeared first on NME.
-
-
ZA/UM says ‘Disco Elysium’ remains a “collective effort” despite “involuntary” departures
Several core members were reportedly let go from the company at the end of 2021 The post ZA/UM says ‘Disco...
-
GENE SIMMONS Explains KISS’s Las Vegas Residency Cancelation
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that there are plans for the band to reschedule...
-
Netflix Unveils “Two Thumbs Up” Rating Option for Content You Really Love
The new feature will allow the streamer to further refine subscribers' recommendations. Netflix Unveils “Two Thumbs Up” Rating Option for...
