Hi Chris, you have without doubt written some of the greatest tunes spanning the whole Madness 40 years, my question is do you find that the ideas for songs come to you as easy now, as they did when you started out? Thanks Pete

Hi there. We are a charity in Perth called Ad-Lib Arts and we provide affordable drama and musical theatre classes with our ‘Arts for All’ ethos. We will be performing ‘Our House’ the musical in June at Perth College Theatre. The cast is made up of adults and youths. The adults are loving re-living their youth with your music and the youths are loving discovering your music. I think it’s the happiest cast I have ever Directed. We’re holding a fundraiser and wondered if you’d be willing to give us a signed photo to auction at our event on 20th March. If that’s not something you do, I totally understand. We’ll still love you all the same. The first dance at my wedding was ‘It Must Be Love’ and I’m still married 25 years later so it goes to show that song will always be magic. Huge thanks.

How would you rate this sequel to Seven Year Scratch which is my tribute to Madness album tracks?

https://vimeo.com/293537370

Hi there, great post. Could you help me with a question I have? Are nitro powered rc cars really that much better than electric ones? It seems like the gas ones are more expensive but not much better. My brother was telling me to only even consider a gas car. Thanks for your help.

Dear Chrissy Boy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful music and spreading the joy. Saw the band twice last year, (dream come true), and you were just amazing. Great music and graphics. The roundhouse gig was stunningly atmospheric. Thank you also for Drip Fed Fred live. I did not think in a million years I would be lucky enough to see you perform & play it live. A wonderful shock. I love the fact the band has in the past highlighted with dignity homeless hostels, is there anything we as fans can do as a collective to support these vital facilities? Does the band have a fundraiser or something we can donate into? I tried looking but would appreciate your view. If you do get a chance to see this then Thank you for your time. Wishing you all the very best for now and in the future, Kindest regards, Sandra x ps What is the cure for Madnessitis the insanely post gig feel good factor that goes on for months…..

When you playing in Manchester please

Who do you think the best American Ska bands are?

Will there a House of common this year you seem to be adding dates slowly.
I see your playing at the Sjock Festival. Not quite the Ska type festival for you to play at is it.

Hiya,
I grew up listening to Madness and play the piano to a high standard. I want to start learning bass and would love to know a few things about Mark’s bass setup as he has such a wicked tone.

What strings does he use?
Are any of the electronics/pickups upgraded in his p bass?

Thank you 🙂 +Looking forward to seeing you with my family @Westonbirt soon!

Chris I went To the roundhouse with my dad on the 15th it was great I’m a bass player I’d love to play with you guys and especially bedders so he can show me a few techniques and some advice

Hi
one of our members in slimming world VINCE YOUNG 53. has lost 10 stone in 11 months & is a BIG BIG BIG NUTTY FAN. Is there any chance of something sign or any Madness stuff to give him in group.Let me know Steven Barlow

Hi Chrissy Boy,
turns out my wife and I both went to the same Madness gig in Leeds before we knew each other! Long story short, we had It Must Be Love played at our wedding and anniversary is 27th March. I wondered if you could possibly do a quick video congratulations to her? No worries if not possible but her name’s Shelley if you can possibly help. Happy to donate to a charity of your choice as it’d mean a lot to a wonderful lady.

Hope that’s ok

Thanks

Simon

Hi Chris. Have you got any plans to cover another song apart from Living On A Prayer on your shows this year ? Thanks for all of these “Mad” years, by the way, One Step Beyond was the first album I ever bought. Cheers, Paul.

Hey, guys!

We’re a young family of Dima and Katya from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. We’ve been devoted fans of yours for many years and this year decided to spend our honeymoon in Amsterdam enjoying your concert.
Being inspired by your music we’re led by the principles of honesty, kindness, mutual support and active social position, which form the fundamental positive outlook for us. This allows us to set a good example of a young family to many guys from our company.

February 23 happens to be my wife’s birthday
I’m not quite sure if it’s appropriate enough to ask you about it, as we have never met with you in person, but I’d dare to ask if there is a tiny chance that you could record a short video greeting card for her? Katerina would be the happiest birthday girl on Earth if you could kindly do it!

I’m going over to Dubai to see you in concert, will you be in the Irish village at anytime would love to buy you a pint?

Hola!
Vienen al festival Pulso GNP, en Querétaro,México?
Moisés Hernández

im a musician it has been my dream to jam with madness is this possible i understand if its not i would love here back from you

How can we get a song to you that we think is perfect for you? Worked with Mickie Most at RAK in the 90’s who produced, recorded and published some of our material. Please let me know the best way to get it to you, thanks.

ive followed you all since i was 3 born in 74 and have loved every single moment from the grey casette my uncle gave me at that age (absolutely) but ive just tried to book tickets for york and its an absolute pisstake regarding the ticket price, we went as a family at hardwick hall me my wife and 2 teenagers were hooked but we will have to end it there tickets are far to expensive for the working man.

So glad to see you guys coming across the pond and I see you’ve got loads of summer dates, so I realize you lot got your calendar full. And this is a big ask, but one can only dream… I’ve been a fan since I was a lad and I ain’t a no more as I approach the mid century mark, but I’ve never seen you guys live and I’m a bigger fan now than ever and surely there are hoards more like me in the US. Is there anyway you guys could add a date or two, particular for those of living in the hellish Bible Belt of the southeast? Charlotte, NC, Atlanta, GA, Columbia, SC, or Charleston, SC (I highly recommend the latter if you’ve never been, as it’s got some history and beaches and it ain’t far from me.) I’d even offer you guys my partner’s beach house in N. Carolina at Cape Hatteras, but not many places to play there and it may be rented already. But a show or two in the southeastern US would be most welcomed. I wish all the best on your tour and thank you guys for so much great music over the years. Lastly, I am grateful to see some Madness DVD’s finally available and I would encourage to record more shows and release them as well, particularly with varied setlists (and that’s no complaint, just being a long time fan, I love to see/hear you guys perform some of the rarer material that doesn’t get played too often.)
Cheers and thank you for taking the time to read this! ~ Peace & Love, Chad

Dear Chrissy Boy Foreman,

It was great meeting you again at Newcastle Races last year, at “the 5 a-side centre”. Apologies for disgracing myself by helping myself to the crew’s food. I was inebriated, dazed, confused and hungry.

Have you considered “Much Madness” as an album or Tour name? Because, as you’re aware, “Much Madness is divinest sense to a discerning eye”. All the best.