Chris. i’ve been a massive fan (i know there are many) since One step beyond.
i’m 42 on the 18th Nov and i’m going to see you in my home town of blackpool.
my question is, can i get my tickets upgraded to the best seats in the house, no sod that, i want to be at the front. where are you guys staying before after the gig ann can i meet you? if not i’m goiong to Gillespies on topping street round the corner before and after the gig.
All the best what ever happens, damiano.
p.s. best madness gig 1st ever MADSTOCK in Finsbury Park. what was yours?
damiano ricchiuti

Dear Damiano
Probably the Camden Palace or the Music Machine as it was then known. January 22nd 1979, the Camden Music Machine.This was the first time it all clicked really. Chas was onstage for most of the gig. We were billed as Morris and the Minors but we had decided to call ourselves Madness. so in a way it was the first Madness gig.You never know, our paths might cross in Blackpool..
thanks CB