July 27th 2024.
Suggs, the iconic frontman of the 80s band Madness, once received some surprising news - he had a long-lost sister who had been a fan of his music for years. The 63-year-old musician and songwriter, whose real name is Graham McPherson, shared that his mother had given birth to a daughter before him and put her up for adoption. It was only in 2012 when his sister reached out to the family and they were reunited after all these years. Suggs was amazed to find out that she had been attending some of his shows for decades, without him even knowing.
Madness rose to fame with their unique blend of ska and pop punk, producing hit singles like "House of Fun," "One Step Beyond," "Baggy Trousers," and "Our House" over the course of 40 years. Despite their success, Suggs had no idea that his long-lost sister was among the audience members at their shows. According to The Mirror, Suggs shared that his mother received a message from her estranged daughter while he was showing her a letter from Buckingham Palace inviting Madness to perform at the Diamond Jubilee Concert. His mother then showed him a friend request from someone she didn't know, saying, "I think you are my mum."
The discovery of his sister was a pleasant surprise for Suggs and his family. He described it as a "miraculous thing" and was grateful to have found her. The band, which has released 13 studio albums, continues to perform today. However, their journey has not been without its challenges. Suggs revealed in an interview with The Agency that their wild life and career were often on the brink of landing them in prison due to their "drink, drugs, and debauchery."
Formed in 1976, Madness consisted of Mike Barson, Chris Foreman, Lee Thompson, Cathal Smyth, and Dikran Tulaine. Suggs later joined the band as the lead vocalist, replacing Dikran after seeing them perform in a friend's garden. The band's debut album, "One Step Beyond," was a huge success, propelling them to fame and staying in the British charts for 78 weeks. However, as members came and went and musical differences caused clashes within the band, they eventually broke up in 1986. Suggs and three other members formed a spin-off band called The Madness, but it was short-lived as well.
Fortunately, the band reunited with its original lineup in 1992 for a concert called Madstock! in London's Finsbury Park. Since then, Madness has continued to perform, appearing in concerts and festivals and releasing six more studio albums. In 2021, their memoir was turned into a three-part documentary, "Before We Was We: Madness By Madness," which featured original footage from past and present members of the band.
Looking back on their journey, Suggs shared that he never imagined making a career out of music. For him, it was beyond comprehension. But despite the challenges and ups and downs, Madness has stood the test of time and continues to bring joy to their fans. If you have a celebrity story, video, or pictures, the entertainment team at The Agency would love to hear from you. You can email them, call them, or visit their Submit Stuff page. As Madness would say, "Our House, in the middle of our street."
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