Madness

Madness is a British ska-revival group from Camden, London, formed in 1976. They became leaders of the 2 Tone movement along with The Specials and The Selecter. Their hit Our House (1982) reached #5 in the UK and #7 in the US, becoming their biggest American success. The group sold over 6 million albums in the UK and had 15 Top 20 hits between 1979-1986. Their distinctive nutty boy image and Madness Walk dance became cult. They influenced the ska-punk scene of the 1990s, including The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Reel Big Fish.