Brian Travers, UB40 Founding Member and Saxophonist, Dies at 62

Brian Travers, the saxophonist and founding member of UB40, died on Sunday on the age of 62 following a prolonged battle with mind most cancers. The band launched a press release confirming the information on their social media platforms.

“It’s with nice disappointment that we announce the passing of our comrade, brother, founding UB40 member and musical legend, Brian David Travers,” the assertion from the British reggae-pop band learn. “Brian handed away yesterday night with household by his aspect, after a protracted and heroic battle with most cancers.”

In response to the BBC, Travers had surgical procedure to take away two mind tumors in 2019 and had one other surgical procedure earlier this 12 months as nicely.

Born on Feb. 7, 1959, together with Robin Campbell, Ali Campbell, Earl Falconer, James Brown, and Norman Hassan, Travers co-founded UB40 in 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band grew to become recognized for his or her hits together with “Meals for Thought,” “I Suppose It’s Going to Rain At this time” and covers of Neil Diamond’s “Crimson Crimson Wine” and a tackle “Can’t Assist Falling in Love.” Within the UK, the band had 39 Prime 40 singles and 28 Prime 40 albums. General, UB40 has bought over 100 million albums worldwide.

Travers’ remaining efficiency with the band got here at a present in Birmingham in 2019.

Travers is survived by his spouse Lesley, his daughter Lisa and his son Jamie.