Astro

Rapper

Birthday June 24, 1957

Birth Sign Cancer

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Nov 7, 2021 (64)

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About

Rapper known for being a founding member of the ultra-popular reggae group UB40, who sold more than 70 million records. With the band, he recorded chart-topping singles like "Red Red Wine" and "Can't Help Falling in Love." 

Before Fame

He grew up in Birmingham, England and formed UB40 in 1978.

Trivia

In 2014, he re-formed UB40 under the name UB40 Reunited and released the single "Reggae Music." When starting UB40, his goal was to help popularize reggae music by giving it the worldwide attention he felt it deserved.

Family Life

His birth name was Terence Wilson. He married a woman named Dawn.

Associated With

He and singer Ali Campbell were founding members of UB40.