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Mike Barson
A gifted keyboardist and songwriter, Mike Barson must navigate the rise and turbulence of Madness, balancing creative vision with the pressures of fame to leave a lasting musical legacy.
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In short · Acting since 1981, 5 decades active, 5 credits.
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Michael Barson is a British multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer with a career spanning over 45 years. He gained prominence in the late 1970s as the keyboard player for the band Madness. Barson is often referred to by the nicknames "Monsieur Barso" or "Barzo." His contributions to the band's sound helped establish Madness as one of the leading acts of the 1980s.
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- Before We Was We: Madness by MadnessSelf · 2021
- One Man's MadnessSelf · 2018
- The Diamond Jubilee Concert 2012Self - Performer (Madness) · 2012
- The Liberty of Norton FolgateSelf - Keyboard, Piano · 2009
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