Madness (band)  

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Madness are a British pop/ska band from Camden Town, London, that formed in 1976. The band continue to perform with their most recognised line-up of seven members, although their line-up has varied slightly over the years. They were one of the most prominent bands of the late-1970s 2 Tone ska revival.

Members

Founding members listed in bold.

Current members

• Graham McPherson – Lead vocals (1977, 1978–1988, 1992 on)
• Lee Thompson – Saxophone, percussion, and backing vocals (1976–1977, 1978–1988, 1992 on)
• Mike Barson – Keyboards, pianos, vibraphone, and backing vocals (1976–1984, 1992 on)
• Chris Foreman – Guitar (1976–1988, 1992–2005, 2006 on)
• Cathal Smyth – Trumpet, backing vocals, dancing, and occasional acoustic guitar (1979–1988, 1992 on); bass guitar (1976–1977)
• Daniel Woodgate – Drums, and percussion (1978–1986, 1992 on)
• Graham Bush – Bass guitar (2009 on)

Former members

• John Hasler – Drums (1976–1977); lead vocals (1977–1978)
• Dikron Tulane – Lead vocals (1976–1977)
• Gavin Rodgers – Bass guitar (1977–1978)
• Garry Dovey – Drums (1977–1978)
• Steve Nieve – Keyboards, and synthesisers (1984–1986)
• Kevin Burdette – Guitar (2005–2006)
• Mark Bedford — Bass guitar (1978–1986, 1992–2009)
• Seamus Beaghan — Keyboards, and organ (1986)
• James Mackie — Keyboards (1982)

Discography

• 1979: One Step Beyond... (UK #2)
• 1980: Absolutely (UK #2)
• 1981: 7 (UK #5)
• 1982: The Rise & Fall (UK #10)
• 1984: Keep Moving (UK #6)
• 1985: Mad Not Mad (UK #16)
• 1988: The Madness (UK #66)
• 1999: Wonderful (UK #17)
• 2005: The Dangermen Sessions Vol. 1 (UK #11)
• 2009: The Liberty of Norton Folgate (UK #5)