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Group    From 1976 

Madness

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Madness

Rock group. Originally formed as the 'North London Invaders'. They changed their name when Graham (Suggs) McPherson took over the lead vocals. Their chart successes include 'Our House', 'House of Fun' and 'Baggy Trousers'. The group has disbanded and reformed several times.

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Madness

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Madness

Unveiled by Madness, including Suggs, that Londonphile.

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Music Walk of Fame - pavement plaque - Madness

Madness ICON, Camden, England, 2020 TheMusicWalkofFame.com

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