Madness 2012

[kroqken]

Madness is such a legendary band. I have never had the chance to see them live. This will be a highlight for Coachella 2012. Is it the entire original lineup?

[darkmoon66]

So happy that Madness is playing! After seeing The Specials in 2010 I've hoped they would make an appearance one year. I hope Goldenvoice continues to book these classic 2-Tone ska bands

[fatbastard]

They will be better than The Specials.

[CrimesceneCookie]

This is gonna be so much fun.

[santasutt]

Please no Madness/Jimmy Cliff conflict.

Or else!

[Phantasma Del Mar]

Skank pit?

Skank pit.

[Citizen Snips]

Almost makes up for their mysterious disappearance from the lineup a few years back...

[rage patton]

I really should have been the one to start this thread... but I am happy a Madness thread exists anyways. REDEMPTION!

[TallGuyCM]

haha Ken you don't have to put "2012" after every band you're starting a thread for if they're already on the lineup.

[sacleonard]

I really should have been the one to start this thread... but I am happy a Madness thread exists anyways. REDEMPTION!

I immediately thought of you, Rage. Glad to see them on the lineup (again).

[NoTanGoNomBre]

Almost makes up for their mysterious disappearance from the lineup a few years back...

Any idea what happened that year? They did all of a sudden disappear from the lineup. It was fucking depressing. I never heard anything more about it. Here's hoping it doesn't happen again!

[kroqken]

They will be better than The Specials.

When the Specials played, one original member was missing. I wonder if Madness will have all its original members.

[concertgoer]

So excited for this set. I hope that they get the same slot The Specials got in 2010.

[concertgoer]

Please no Madness/Jimmy Cliff conflict.

Or else!

They won't conflict

[kroqken]

Madness causes crowd happiness, not Todd Solondz style "Happiness".

[algunz]

So excited!!!!!

[blazin]

When the Specials played, one original member was missing. I wonder if Madness will have all its original members.

It's all explained here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madness_(band)

[hendrixfan143]

redemption

[Bus McRider]

aquabats last year, madness this year. i'm so happy.

[stinkbutt]

ONE STEP BEEEEEYOND!

The Aquabats

[kroqken]

aquabats last year, madness this year. i'm so happy.

The Aquabats are not Coachella material, I only saw them because I was waiting for bands after them at the ssame stage. The only thing I liked about the Aquabats last year is that Danny DeVito made a guest appearance. Does anyone have a photo of that?

[rage patton]

So excited for this set. I hope that they get the same slot The Specials got in 2010.

I really sincerely hope not. The Specials were fantastic... but it was so hot. I, and everyone around me, danced like a maniac... but the set would been much better at night on the outdoor theatre. Plus, I dont want to deal with Arctic Monkeys fans who have never heard of Madness before. Madness really should play the outdoor at night and I believe they will.

[Dede' Arneaux]

Madness is such a legendary band. I have never had the chance to see them live. This will be a highlight for Coachella 2012. Is it the entire original lineup?

Bedders doesn't play bass anymore, but at least his bass lines will be there.

I hope we get some flying sax action

[frizzlefry]

Skank pit?

Skank pit.

Do people even skank without trying to be ironic anymore? (I would be the guy that scares everyone with his enthusiasm if a skank pit happened btw)

[darkmoon66]

Do people even skank without trying to be ironic anymore? (I would be the guy that scares everyone with his enthusiasm if a skank pit happened btw)

When The Specials played a lot of people by me were skanking, just not in pit form

[Phantasma Del Mar]

I absolutely love ska, so in no way am I trying to be ironic when I'm skanking. It's just fun.

[JustSteve]

the show i saw with them, blink, and the aquabats at the santa barbara bowl was one of the most fun shows i have ever attended. even got my own laminate

[elbrycen]

THIS IS GOING TO BE LEGENDARY.

[flowbee]

rage patton brings back the Madness avatar. Class.

[paulb]

Should be a fun set....Main Stage or Outdoor? Hopefully Outdoor.