Madness
UK
Formed: 1978
Years Active: 70, 80, 90, 2000
Genres: Pop/Rock
Styles: Ska Revival, New Wave, Punk/New Wave, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Pop/Rock
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Along with the Specials, Madness were one of the leading bands of the ska revival of the late '70s and early '80s. As their career progressed, Madness branched away from their trademark "nutty sound" and incorporated large elements of Motown, soul, and British pop. Although the band managed one crossover American hit in 1983, the band remained a British phenomenon, influencing several successive generations of musicians and becoming one of the most beloved groups the country produced during the '80s. The origins of Madness lie in a ska group kn...
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