UK's musical heartland is Birmingham, says UB40 drummer Jimmy Brown

That is in keeping with Brummie band UB40 who insist no different area boasts such a variety of teams from Black Sabbath to Duran Duran to The Streets.

Drummer Jimmy Brown mentioned: “Different cities have had their music outlined geographically. Just like the Mersey sound. However no one has outlined a Birmingham sound as a result of the bands are so various.

“Black Sabbath and Deep Purple to Duran Duran and ELO, to Metal Pulse and UB40. The music displays the range of town. That’s our power.”

The band have penned and recorded a “sonic love letter to Birmingham” on the just-released album On File.

It options 11 tracks by native acts to have fun Birmingham internet hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Video games from July 28 to August 8.

Bongo Damo, drummer from reggae act Pleasant Fireplace Band, added: “We gave the world heavy steel, are the house of Bhangra and our contribution to British reggae is deep and lasting.”