The band was formed in London, England in 1976, under the name The North London Invaders. In 1978 they were joined by frontman Graham McPherson (Suggs) on vocals, Mark Bedford (Bedders) on bass guitar and Daniel Woodgate (Woody) on drums. After performing periodically as Morris and the Minors, the group changed their name to Madness. From 1979 through 1988, the band released 25 singles and eight albums in the UK. During the early 1980's Madness was one of the most popular bands in Britain. All seven original members reformed as Madness in 1992 when a repackaged greatest hits
