MadnessBaggy Trousers
Directed by Dave Robinson
Baggy Trousers, released in 1980 by the British ska band Madness, is a nostalgic and playful song that reflects on the fun and chaos of…
MadnessHouse of Fun
Directed by Dave Robinson
House Of Fun' was released as a one-off single in 1982 and went to #1 in the UK, staying in the chart for nine weeks.…
MadnessIt Must Be Love
Directed by Chris Gabrin
It Must Be Love by Madness is a charming and whimsical music video that showcases the band's playful style and comedic flair. Directed by Chris…
MadnessOur House
Directed by Dave Robinson
Our House by Madness is a ska-pop classic that celebrates family life and domestic quirks. The iconic video features stylized home scenes, slapstick humor, and…
About · Madness
Formed 1979 · London, England · 2 tone, synth-pop · 2 Tone Records
Madness are an English ska and pop band from Camden Town, north west London, who formed in 1976. One of the most prominent bands of the late-1970s/early-1980s two-tone ska revival, they continue to perform with six of the seven members of their original line-up. Madness's most successful period was from 1980 to 1986, when the band's songs spent a total of 214 weeks on the UK singles chart, jointly holding the record with English reggae group UB40 for most weeks spent by a group in the UK singles chart during the 1980s. Madness have had 16 singles reach the UK top ten, including "One Step… via Wikipedia
Band Members: Suggs
Awards: MOJO Awards
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Madness’s studio albums / EPs · 12
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