Two new Suggs DVDs are due for release on 9th May 2011. Both are available for pre-order on Amazon.co.uk (details below). The TV series “Suggs Disappearing London” and “Suggs In Soho” have the Madness frontman exploring his home of London and were well received by Madness fans in their original airing. From Amazon.co.uk: —– Suggs
Yesterday, 14th of April, Madness saxophonist Lee “Thommo” Thompson was interviewed on Oxford Radio. Amongst the topics discussed were his forthcoming Ska Orchestra gigs, the early days of Madness, and Baggy Trousers being re-recorded by Madness for a beer commercial in a slower, acoustic style. You can listen to the archived interview (starting at about
Lee “Thommo” Thompson, saxophonist for Madness and lead of the Lee Thompson All Star Ska Orchestra, will be joining Chris “Hawk” Hawkins on BBC Radio 6 this Friday, 22 April 2011, between 0600 and 0700. Details can be found on the BBC.co.uk
On 29th April, Teachers.tv will be closing its website. The site features special online videos and material to assist in the profession of teaching. One video of interest to Madness fans is presented by Madness front man Suggs, who returns to his childhood school (the inspiration of the song ‘Baggy Trousers’) to inspire the musicians
Heads up Madness fans in the Czech Republic: Madness is in Prague the next few days shooting a TV advertisement. Details are under wraps from official sources for now, but you can be looking for the TV spot come this June.