Madness’ Suggs on Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est la Vie and Pissing off The Clash: Podcast

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In 1976, a couple friends got together and started a band. They called themselves the North London Invaders, but after quickly rethinking the branding, changed their name to Madness, a reference to a Prince Buster song. Sixteen top-10 hits later, and the band is one of the most successful acts to come out of the two-tone era. This week on In Defense of Ska, Madness’ Suggs explores the band’s journey, revisits stories from their past, and dives into their 2023 album Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est la Vie. Listen above, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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As a member of Madness, Suggs has had a litany of wild experiences, causing trouble and bumping into other rock stars (sometimes pissing them off to no end). From meeting Price Buster to their appearance on Saturday Night Live, their massive hit “Our House” to hanging out with Clara Peller (of “Where’s the Beef” fame), Suggs has no shortage of stories. Sometimes they have a happy ending, and other times, they end with The Clash not speaking to Madness for half a decade.

“One time, we got these [police uniforms], and discovered The Clash were rehearsing around the corner,” he remembers. “So, we kicked door in and went, ‘Nobody move, it’s the pigs!’ And there was just the sound of doors slamming and toilets flashing. And they never spoke to us for five fucking years.”

Listen to Madness’ Suggs tell these stories and more on this episode of In Defense of Ska, and make sure to like, review, and follow the series wherever you get your podcast. Madness is also gearing up for their first US tour in 12 years; get tickets here.

Fans can also get early and ad-free episodes by joining the IDOS Patreon, and don’t forget to check out all the Consequence Podcast Network series here. Additionally, you can support the In Defense host Aaron Carnes by purchasing a copy of his book, In Defense of Ska. The 2nd, expanded edition will be released in Oct 2024.

Madness’ Suggs on Theatre of the Absurd Presents C’est la Vie and Pissing off The Clash: Podcast
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