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Mike Barson is a British multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer, best known as the keyboard player for the ska band Madness. He also co-wrote and produced songs for Suggs, No Doubt, and Audio Bullys, and is a member of the left-wing group Momentum.
Mar 15, 2023 · Mike Barson may not be a household name, but for fans of the British ska band Madness, he is a king among keyboardists. With his distinctive sound and energetic performances, Mike has played an essential role in the group’s success.
The Madness was a line-up of Madness without bassist Mark Bedford, drummer Daniel Woodgate and keyboardist Mike Barson, active between 1988 and 1989. Formed by Suggs, Chas Smash, Lee Thompson and Chris Foreman in 1988, they distinguished this line-up from the previous Madness line-up only by adding the word "The" to the band's name.
Jun 24, 2024 · Mike Barson, keyboardist and songwriter of Madness, talks about the making of their 1979 hit 'My Girl', their musical influences and their longevity. He also shares his songwriting tips and his experience of receiving a PRS for Music Heritage Award.
Michael Barson (born 21 April 1958) is a Scottish-born multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Barson came to prominence in the late 1970s as the keyboard player for the band Madness.
"House of Fun" is a song by English ska/pop group Madness, credited to Mike Barson and Lee Thompson. [1] It was released as a one-off single on 14 May 1982 and reached number one in the UK Singles Chart, spending nine weeks in the charts. [2] [3] The song was re-released in 1992, reaching number 40.
Mike Barson, aka Monsieur Barso, is an English musician, best known as a founding member and keyboardist of the band Madness. Barson co-founded a band called The Invaders (sometimes known as "the North London Invaders") in 1976.
