by Darren Bowen | Sep 9, 2023 | Issue Seven, Madzine
Madness: Work Rest and Play In 1980, Madness reached an essential juncture by releasing their “Work Rest and Play” EP. This EP played a vital role in their rising popularity during the late 1970s and early 1980s, solidifying their position as a powerhouse...
by Darren Bowen | Sep 9, 2023 | Issue Five, Madzine
Madness: Don’t Quote Me On That Experience a journey back to the early 1980s, an era filled with captivating music and hidden treasures. ‘Don’t Quote Me On That’ adorned the music scene in not just one, but three mesmerizing versions. These...
by Darren Bowen | Sep 9, 2023 | Issue Four, Madzine
Madness: Chrissy Boy interviewed on Talking to Mod Chrissy Boy was interviewed on Talking to Mod In this interview, Chrissy Boy from Madness shares a wealth of information about his experiences in the band, upbringing in the 70s, musical influences, and the upcoming...
by Darren Bowen | Sep 9, 2023 | Issue Three, Madzine
Madness: Dave Robinson Co-Founder of Stiff Records Dave Robinson, Co-Founder of Stiff Records It’s hard to imagine where we’d be without Stiff Records. This label, founded by Dave Robinson and Jake Riviera in 1976, brought us some of the most iconic...
by Darren Bowen | Sep 8, 2023 | Issue Four, Madzine
Madness: Missing Number as the Crosswords Nearly Done… Missing Number as the Crosswords Nearly Done… The song “Cardiac Arrest” by Madness gained significant popularity in the UK charts back in 1982, which demonstrated the band’s already...
