Biography
Suggs is best known as the vocalist of the popular 2 Tone ska/pop band, Madness. After Madness disbanded in 1986, he formed the band The Madness, releasing a self-titled album in 1988 reaching no. 66 in both the UK and US charts. As of 2006, Suggs was touring Europe and Japan with Madness, and was set to return to the UK with Madness to tour in December 2006.
As a solo artist he released two albums The Lone Ranger and The Three Pyramids Club. His most successful song was a cover of the Simon and Garfunkel song "Cecilia" which was produced by Sly and Robbie and went to no. 4 in UK charts, selling over 500,000 copies. He also had a top-ten hit with his cover of the Beatles "I'm Only Sleeping", reaching no. 7 in the UK charts. Other single releases from his first album include "Camden Town" and "No More Alcohol". From his second album he released the single "I am" which featured on the film soundtrack for The Avengers.
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