Johnny2badband

UB40 tribute band (Johnny2Bad) present an unmatched tribute to this much loved reggae band, performing up to two hours of classic UB40 tracks totally live.
This phenomenal band are in huge demand throughout the UK and Europe, setting the standard that other UB40 tribute bands try to emulate.

Johnny2Bad have a line-up that wouldn’t be out of place on any stage in the world, its core musicians on Keys, Drums, Bass Guitar, and Sax have over 25 years of international touring and recording experience at the very highest level with major artistes like, Pato Banton and The Reggae Revolution, Musical Youth, Sting, Edwin Starr and Alexander O’Neal.
Television appearances include: Top of The Pops, MTV, CDUK with the No.1 hit ‘Baby Come Back’ as well as on stage performing hits such as 'Pass The Dutchie', 'Boomshakalak', 'Grooving' and 'Bubbling Hot'.
They’ve done private shows for Peter Gabriel and Womad and were the first ever reggae band to perform at the Sydney Opera House with Pato Banton and The Reggae Revolution.

The brass players are some of the best musicians you’ll find in the UK today along with their Guiatrist, not only for their outstanding showmanship but also for their frequent interaction with audiences everywhere. Johnny2Bad also have the amazing vocal and Ali Campbell sound alike talent of Mitch Thompson.

But this is not just about one person of course, Johnny2Bad is about eight outstanding musicians with a reggae performance that is second to none.
They were the first ever British reggae band to hit the charts in Lithuania, the BBC even flew out to film them on tour. The Lithuanian Ambassador made a special trip to meet the band and honor them for helping to promote his country and culture in such a positive way.
Johnny2Bad have appeared on numerous Lithuanian television talent shows as guests including: X Factor, Eurovision, Saturday Night Prime Time and Breakfast T.V.
They will embark on their world tour spreading positive reggae vibes across the globe.

Reviews:
“This is an outstanding UB40 tribute, complete with a belting brass and percussion section. This was superb stuff with hits like Kingston Town and Food For Thought amongst the hits trotted out by one of the best tribute bands I have ever come across” – Greg Allen (The Stage Newspaper)
“Just want to thank you all again for the AMAZING show last night! I don’t lie if I say, this was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen, FANTASTIC!” – Bobby Veenstra (Holland)
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