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October 30, 2002

Madness Open "House"

Ska band's songs form the basis of new musical

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Absolutely

When the Specials kicked off the nouveau ska craze in England not long ago, it seemed like a fine idea. Working from a local base in Coventry, the Specials launched their own label, gave a start to kindred groups (Madness, the Selecter, Bodysnatchers, the Beat), scored hit after hit with a revamped...

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The Liberty Of Norton Folgate

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In its early-'80s prime, Madness was one of England's most beloved pop acts, and no wonder -- its blend of irrepressible rhythm, insinuating choruses, and brash music-hall humor all but guaranteed the group a place on the U.K. charts. Here in the U.S., however, Madnessmania was limited, in large part because the band's ska-revival roots and Cockney sensibility didn't quite appeal to general Americ...

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