Birmingham’s reggae legends UB40 and Steel Pulse will perform in two special shows together for the first time on December 20, at London’s O2 Academy Brixton at 16 Rattray Road in London and on December 21, in a hometown show at the O2 Academy Birmingham.

Steel Pulse’s lead singer David Hinds said, “Yes, this is history in the makings when the two Birmingham giants have come together to make our city proud. This is a legacy to be witnessed and documented and treasured for the rest of our lives. Forget about the million dollar question as to why it took so long. The hard core fact is that it is happening and we hope everyone will “show up” for this “show down” come December 2015. We, Steel Pulse, will be celebrating our 40th anniversary, too.”

UB40’s Robin Campbell said, “I’m looking forward to seeing Pulse again, they’re one of the…