Mark Bedford is the criminally underrated bassist with one of the greatest English bands of all time... Madness. To some, Madness will always be The Nutty Boys, banging out '80s classics like Baggy Trousers and House Of Fun, wearing sunglasses indoors etc.

The fact is the band released its greatest album only last year. Big words but the quality of the songwriting and performances on The Liberty Of Norton Folgate hold up to close scrutiny... and a fair bit of dancing. Bedder’s well-constructed lines on the album, and singles like NW5 and Dust Devil, are typically inventive and solid. Just like he played on Madness sides like My Girl, Our House and this early cracker...

Band: Madness

Gear: Fender Precision Bass

More info:www.madness.co.uk

Listen: Madness - Bed And Breakfast Man