UB40 unhappy with Campbell tour

UB40 have revealed that they are unhappy that former singer Ali Campbell is using their material on his solo tour.

The group described their ongoing feud with their former bandmate as being similar to the story of Spinal Tap.

Robin Campbell, Ali's brother, said: "It's like a divorce and we are currently fighting for custody of the songs."

Commenting on Ali's decision to call his forthcoming tour 'The Best of UB40 - 1980-2008', Robin said: "That disgusts me, the people who made the songs are here in this room."

Keyboard player Brian Travers added: "Celebrity Big Brother beckons for Ali.

"We took 30 years to build up what we've got, it didn't just happen overnight. UB40 is known everywhere - Ali Campbell isn't."