I Come In Pieces.
The peoples 4th Emergency
& man from the A.A. (Answers Anon)
Come climb with me.......

Lee Thompson

 
 

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Thommo's Treehouse: Bedders, Prince Nutty, Seamus, Chalky, and Si.

Name: C.J.
Subject: Bedders, Prince Nutty, Seamus, Chalky, and Si.
Question: What happened to all of them?
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Bedders is taking some quality time out
Prince Nutty is on the missing list
Seamus is in his own band called the Duplicates,who have a web site & are currently gigging in the New cross area.
Chalky is a born again christian living in Eastbourne
& Si Birdsall is one of my longest lasting friends who I was out with for an Italian on Saturday.
Aliver Durchi baby.
Thommo's Treehouse: YOUR FIRST

Name: STEPHAN JANCASZ
Subject: YOUR FIRST
Question: DID YOU WONSE RECORD A SONG CALLED MADNESS AND HOW CAN I HEAR IT
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What the Fu.....!!!!
Thommo's Treehouse: schooltime experiences

Name: Julia Raab
Subject: schooltime experiences
Question: Hi lad,
many musician suffered terribly
in their schooltime. How hard was it for you and when did you realise you want to become a musician? How do you think of your music lessons you had in school?
Did teachers had any confidence in your work?
thank you for any response
Julia Germany
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At last a sensible F*cking question worthy of an answer!
Being a musician at school or showing interest was seen as a uncool.
I had no interest in school,but plenty outside & in particular live events.So pub rock was in full bloom & entertained me & my mates regularly.The roundhouse in Chalk Farm(opposite my school) had bands on at lunch time,where I would often go for a pint & an ear wigging(to witness via ears,Yar?)
I was not given that much confidence or drive except from myself,Mike Barson & Chris Foreman. So really we just pushed ourselves, slowly but surely & eventually struck something...
xLee
Thommo's Treehouse: Madstock

Name: clare
Subject: Madstock
Question: Is there going to be a Madstock this year. Please Please, Please.
You Boys are Fab, saw you at Wolvo Civic in Dec. Awesome.
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Thommo's Treehouse: guest list please please please

Name: natalie&alison
Subject: guest list please please please
Question: please please please can you put us on your guest list for the amstersam gig, my daughter (15) is dying to have her photo taken with you, her friends at school have bet her �50 that she can't get it!!! we both absolutely love madness and she has been goin to madness concerts every year since she was 8!!!, we are flyin from manchester to amsterdam and she is already countin the days!! please please please please please please please please ...........
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If I see you in the America Hotel around 3ish & you buy me a Orangeeboom & Spam Fritter,I will consider it
Thommo's Treehouse: Music Sheets 2

Name: CJ
Subject: Music Sheets 2
Question: I know there are no trumpet or sax sheets of your songs, so I would like to ask if it would be OK for you and Mr. Smash to start writing the trumpet and sax music please?
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Really,you would,would you,would you weerly?
Q What has 3 heads & is made of wood?
A hEadward Woodwood
God bless him
Thommo's Treehouse: barnet

Name: spencer wade
Email Address: spencerwade@live.co.uk
Subject: barnet
Question: did you have a good night it barnet ?? were did you go in end???
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Visitor Ip: 89.195.74.164
Thommo's Treehouse: barnet

Name: spencer wade
Subject: barnet
Question: did you have a good night it barnet ?? were did you go in end???
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Bathroom
Thommo's Treehouse: GIG

Name: PHIL
Subject: GIG
Question: HI ARE MADNESS DOING A GIG WITH THE SPECIALS.IVE SEEN MADNESS 18 TIMES NOW SINCE 1980 GREAT TIMES.WOULD BE GOOD TO SEE BOTH BANDS ON ONE STAGE.----
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Thommo's Treehouse: Kiwi at Like Father Like Son

Name: Alex
Subject: Kiwi at Like Father Like Son
Question: Hi Lee. A long time ago at the Dublin Castle I saw you playing with Like Father Like Son. I told you I'd come all the way from New Zealand to see you guys. That wasn't quite true but I have always wanted to meet you. You took the time to to have a photo with me and it came out wicked as!
Thanks a lot for that. You really made my day.
Cheers
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Thats what its all about,my son!
Thommo's Treehouse: That Close

Name: Sarah
Subject: That Close
Question: Hi Lee!

What exactly is this song about? I really love it!

Bye
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Enthusiasm
Friendship
Free spirits
All of the Hazyness,that goes with the Crazyness.

Thommo's Treehouse: madness members login

Name: ian mason
Subject: madness members login
Question: how do i become a member please
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You are
Thommo's Treehouse: The Polka Dots

Name: sila*
Subject: The Polka Dots
Question: Little Help

I am in search of more material by The Polka Dots. My sister picked up a 45 in the import section of Tower records circa 1983.

Asking a Brit because on one side is (I Want To Make Love To A Women Who) Don't Love Me At All and that appears to be recorded in a place called The Hop Club, or it could have been the intention of the band to simulate a club. Bookends marvelously with Return of the Los Palmas 7...

People are ordering pints and someone asks for a couple fags and a light;
well that aint happen in America!

Oh Rosemary is on the flip side, more rockabilly.

I would love to find an EP or LP by these folks or just know someone saw them and got to enjoy them, hopefully as much as I have over last forever listening to what I have of them.

cheers,
lisa*

P.S. If interested I could drop an .aiff file at dropbox.com to see if hearing the tune rings a bell.
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Thommo's Treehouse: That Close

Name: Lucy Smyth
Subject: That Close
Question: Love you.
Release That Close as a single, please.
Arguably the best track on the album - I personally would buy it a few times over.
Thanks,
Lucy x
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Hi Luce,
I shall put this into motion.
xL
Thommo's Treehouse: questions

Name: hi emma dudley
Subject: questions
Question: does graham like jelly????
i hope to come the one of your concerts soon c u soon ! luv emma from baldock in hertfordshire
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Thommo's Treehouse: Concert info

Name: Dave bull
Subject: Concert info
Question: Hey there lee
sorry to bother you mate but I have been tryingvto find out ever since your last cd came out if you guys will be touring the states again (ca) I would love to see you guys again. Please please please let me know.
Thanks
Dave
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Thommo's Treehouse: spam (monty python )

Name: don
Subject: spam (monty python )
Question: why not have Well, there's egg and bacon,
egg sausage and bacon
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Spam,spam,spam,spam,spam,egg,chips,& spam,or there's,egg spam & spam,spam egg & spam sausage spam & spam or, spam fritter?
What would you prefer?
x
Thommo's Treehouse: swindon

Name: andy
Subject: swindon
Question: r u comeing back swindon 2 play if so when .thank u madness fan
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Thommo's Treehouse: madness concerts

Name: mike
Subject: madness concerts
Question: How did it feel to be playing some of the earlier tracks of your career ernie,in the rain,etc will the band be playing in wales in the near future.
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Its good to to play tunes we have not played for ages,keeps things fresh.
xL
Thommo's Treehouse: camden town

Name: richi
Subject: camden town
Question: goin 2 london 2 morrow hopin 2 call into camden later can u recommend any good places , maybe even drop on 1 or 2 of u guys 4 a pint cheers .....the beer monster!
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I was meant to meet Dagenham Stu art there tonight(Sat) but peaked early....another time.
xL
Thommo's Treehouse: forum (kentish town )

Name: AJ
Subject: forum (kentish town )
Question: remember me the crazy door girl did your other half enjoy the book you had in your hand that night or what great band always have been must meet up for a drink at ythe pineapple one night i wont be in uniform though ha ha have a great time hope to hear from you soon give the lads a hug from me xxxxxx
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Oh yes,I certainly do,& shall.
xL
Thommo's Treehouse: Sax sheets

Name: Andre
Subject: Sax sheets
Question: Lee, as mentioned last year at Madstock, you enspired me to play sax. Now for my question: Are there any saxaphone books out there of your part in the songs. I known there are song books of Madness, which I have, but they lack the sax part. I have tried to play the songs by ear, but believe you me, it's tricky. Certainly for an amateur.
All the best and stay healthy, for another 30 years of wonderfull music.
Andre
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Thommo's Treehouse: Mr dammers!

Name: Glen
Subject: Mr dammers!
Question: Dear Mr Thompson is it true your trying to get Jerry back with The Specials and play at Madstock???????
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It was.
Thommo's Treehouse: Great uncle

Name: Samantha Beale
Subject: Great uncle
Question: Hi Lee.
I'm Samantha Beale and I am your great niece. My dad is Freddie Senior and he is your nephew.
I would like to get in contact with you and perhaps meet soon.
Look forward to hearing from you..
Sami x
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My Great Niece...... Well,who would believe it?Me,a great uncle,sheeeet,how time flies.
It would be great to meet up.When is good for you?
xUL
ps.Vote for Fred
Thommo's Treehouse: Suggs&Shades

Name: Gfdsy Juky
Subject: Suggs&Shades
Question: Are Suggs' shades superglued to his head or something?
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Thommo's Treehouse: thommo dvd??

Name: craigie nutty boy
Subject: thommo dvd??
Question: hi kix,have you had chance to look into a sax dvd by you kind self for us the demanding public?
ive got cash waiting!

ps,i'm a lumber jack also
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Thommo's Treehouse: spaceship pic

Name: clare muller
Subject: spaceship pic
Question: this is a good one, innit?
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Abduction!
Absolutely unearthly & my all time Favorite.
Hope you are well.
xLee
Thommo's Treehouse: Band name

Name: Martijn, Jan, Tessa and Lútsen
Subject: Band name
Question: Hi Thommo,
We are big fans of you and we might wonder if maybe you could help us out , because we have a band but we can't come up with a name. We play mainly ska.
Please help us out!
Greetings,
Jan, Martijn, Lútsen and Tessa from Holland
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Ska Ship Enterprise.
Good luck(with all who sail in her.)
xL
Thommo's Treehouse: Nicknames

Name: Zoe-Renea
Subject: Nicknames
Question: Hello!

I was wondering how everyone got thir nicknames, like 'Suggs', 'Kix' and 'Chas Smash' and how they kept their names with the band and how public new about them?

Thank you!

Zoe-Rnena
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Zoe,I am not a number........
I first remember seeing an add in the Sunday Times colour supplement around 73',that had an piece on Graffiti carried out in the dead of night,on the New York Subways & trains, So to pass a little time a few of my mates, would acquire some aerosol cans & go to work. My 'Tag' was 'KIX681'
I decided I would keep this Tag now & forever more,We have called each other by these names through out our career, & the Madness fans know us by these names & shout it out at us,amongst other things,& like S*it to a shovel....It's stuck.
xL

Thommo's Treehouse: SAXAPHONE FOLLIES

Name: allie warmerdam
Subject: SAXAPHONE FOLLIES
Question: I am 12 years old from Lodi California and am taking saxaphone in school its so hard but I hope to play just like u some day just saw Dave Wakling on New Years and his sax player was not very good thanks for the time hope to hear back
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Must try harder.
Hi Allie,
You do not want to pick up my bad habits,just keep taking of the Saxophone a hour a day,not so Sundays,that is still a day of rest.....in my book, then get out & play with your mates,have a chuckle.
xL
Thommo's Treehouse: Madness/Mr. Wheeze performance.

Name: Tony Scarrott
Subject: Madness/Mr. Wheeze performance.
Question: Cheers Thommo. I really appreciate it. I take it more gigs will appear as the months go by. As the original post said at Oxford in June, and most of the gigs at the mo are way out. Maybe there will be one in Southend again. HaHa.
Thanks again.
Regards Tony.
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Yes,as you know the 'Mr.Wheeze' gig was not possible on the 8th May.
Thommo's Treehouse: Oxegen

Name: Paul
Subject: Oxegen
Question: Any chance of Madness playing Oxegen this year in Ireland?
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I'll ask my superiors.
L
Thommo's Treehouse: Re: What did you awake to find.

Name: Tony Scarrott
Subject: Re: What did you awake to find.
Question: You awoke to find the hasty trick
Had rubbed up a mark in purple lipstick. The track was You Got It!

I'll understand if the x2 Free Entry was a wind up thommo.lol
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No wind up,Just confirm with me a week or two before a Madness/Mr.Wheeze performance,for you plus 1, anywhere,on the moon!
Check gig page & I shall sort this,I promise.
Regards,Tequila Thommo

Thommo's Treehouse: sex & drugs & rock n roll

Name: michael farmer
Subject: sex & drugs & rock n roll
Question: hi mr lee j thompson
just wondering what you thought about the ian drury movie.was it any good.it is not available in irish cinemas which i was a bit pissed about.ill have to wait for the dvd.i hope you are well lee
all the best
michael farmer
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Yes M,
Hope you is all good.
I really enjoyed this film,though it did not say much I didn't already know,but great for the people who did not know much of the history about the man.
L
Thommo's Treehouse: Big 10

Name: dan fossard
Subject: Big 10
Question: alright Lee J, you'll be pleased to know that i finally came to my senses and left that band with the f**kin shit name (your words, not mine!) and am now drumming in a 10 piece ska band called Big 10. we play covers of all the ska 2tone classics by yourselves, the specials and bad manners to name but a few and its great to be in a band with a 3 piece horn section. if you get a moment from your busy pop star life style you could do far worse than to have a butchers. its the first thing that comes up if you put it in google. hope you like it. if ever you want a good ska support band blah blah blah....

cheers thommo, long live the Maddies!
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Thommo's Treehouse: Monty Python

Name: don
Subject: Monty Python
Question: Monty Python - Four Yorkshiremen Sketch.
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This Parrot has ceased to be,kaput,fineeto,brown bread,no longer amongst us,hopped it!
.....Or something like that,xL
Thommo's Treehouse: USA Tour?

Name: Todd
Subject: USA Tour?
Question: Hi,

I have been a big fan ever since I can remember. I would love to see Madness in concert but do not know if you all plan on doing another US tour. Has this been a consideration?

Todd
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Hi Todd,
Nope,No Plans for the immediate future. Not on your nelly.
L

Thommo's Treehouse: baggy trousers

Name: crystal
Subject: baggy trousers
Question: it is awesome how you run and just start flying in the middle of the baggy trousers video after the kickass harmonica solo .
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Nyick,Nyick,Nyick,Nyick!......Tut,INDIANS!
Thommo's Treehouse: awesome sax

Name: Ren
Subject: awesome sax
Question: Having played sax before I had never heard anyone play as crazy as you.
keep it up.
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I spinning plates as I write.
Radio parental.
Thommo's Treehouse: i cant believe it !!

Name: hollie williamson
Subject: i cant believe it !!
Question: HIYA !!!! Ok calm down hollie he he.i saw you and the band at the civic (17/12/09)thankyou so so so so so so much for shaking my hand and throwing me the microphone. (im still in shock) i wanted to know if we could get in touch since im by far your biggest fan he he . also i just wanted uthat i play the sax to he he he . bye

your biggest fan hollie williamson (taz)
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Thommo's Treehouse: new date

Name: Jason
Subject: new date
Question: hi Tommo. I was working away all of Dec AAAARGGG live in glasgow any ideas of new tour dates in scotland or uk,,,will travel man
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Nothing planned,Check live dates section.
L
Thommo's Treehouse: Tarzans Nuts Hahahahahah

Name: Shannan
Subject: Tarzans Nuts Hahahahahah
Question: Heeelloooo Kixxy How You ???
Just Wanted To Say ....Loved "Tarzan's Nuts" When You Guys Came To Dublin (For All The Record Yes I Do Mean The Song) Haha Think Was A Great Thing Putting Mr. Chris And Yourself To The Mics Together
Shannan
Xxxxxxxxxxx
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Well,It was certainly novel.Would prefer Cathal & Suggs to have performed it though.
Thommo's Treehouse: Monty Python

Name: Lesley
Subject: Monty Python
Question: Hi Lee,
I noticed you new year greeting on youtube. I would like to ask if you are a Monty Python fan?
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Yes,I loved it when it was first aired on my birthday in 1969,a fantastic year for many things, music,fashion,comedy & Fun at 12.
I could not understand any of it,nor could my parents which made it all the better!
Favorite sketch: Hells Grannies(amongst many others)
xL
Thommo's Treehouse: free air conditioning!!

Name: craig harding
Subject: free air conditioning!!
Question: yes dear thommo i'm still practising sax for 30mins a day,but not 2 hrs like you suggested.
bought some new boots from holts last week,glad you still go.
if you or any of the band want a/c in there houses etc drop me an email.i'm not a crazy loooon,just would love to help you guys out,.ur ace!!
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Ta,Mr.C
Thommo's Treehouse: Sheet Music

Name: Mr D
Subject: Sheet Music
Question: Hi El Thommo,
I've been boppin away to you guys for so many years now (don't want to count!) that I finally decided to learn the sax inspired by your good self! I just passed grade 2 (yeah) but I just can't find any Madness / Ska sheet music. I got the Divine Madness book for crimbo but it's really aimed at Barso inspired pianists. Any idea where us mortals can get hold of Madness / 2 Tone sheet music for sax? You've got to save me from all this classical stuff I've got to learn!
Cheers. Keep rockin!
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Er'....No Possible.
xL
Thommo's Treehouse: Forever Young Video

Name: lisa*
Subject: Forever Young Video
Question: Were we ever that young and are we really this old?

Dream Big, Live Large,
Continue to Shatter Expectations!

smgglr*
Humboldt County, CA, USA
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I cant measure that age old chestnut.
xL

Thommo's Treehouse: SOUP

Name: Gary Balsdon
Subject: SOUP
Question: Thommo, what is your favourite flavour soup, the SOUP group would like to know.

All the best kix,

Gary (Northumberland)
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Chunder Chow in real ale.
x

Thommo's Treehouse: Crunch

Name: Kevin
Subject: Crunch
Question: Hi Lee,
What are the chances of releasing the unreleased tracks of Crunch? Like Saints and Sinners, Round Trip etc.... They are stomping tunes!
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Work in progress Mr.K.
L
Thommo's Treehouse: today

Name: Lesvia
Subject: today
Question: listening to cd today getting in the mood to go shopping:) my headphones tuning out everyone for the duration of the cd. Cooking tomorrow Omelets for charity volunteer group.
WOO HOO...
peace and love
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Jolly Good,Lesvia x
Thommo's Treehouse: One Step Beyond!

Name: Dom
Subject: One Step Beyond!
Question: This is going to seem rather crude and random (madness in 2 words hahaha), but i was curious 2 the possiblity to if the saxaphone music may be interpretted so that it could be read. Im using this osng for my music technology A-level because it's SO AWESOME!
thank you, much love Dom =)
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To Level with you,It Not possible to my limited knowledge.
L
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