Growing out of it : machinations before Madness /
Thompson, Lee,1957-author.
Whether flying across a screen or lighting up the stage, Madness' wild, energetic sax player has always been hard to miss. For Lee 'KIX' Thompson, life is for having as much fun as possible. Growing Out of It is the tale of one 'nutty boy' not really growing out of it at all. From getting up to no good as a teenager to his many musical (mis)adventures in the 1970s, Lee's memoir of his formative years captures his enduring love for his north London stomping ground, where he first met the other members of Madness. This is a story of growing up in a certain time and place when anything felt possible, even a bunch of north London lads forming a ska revival band - and becoming one of Britain's best-loved groups.
1. NW5 -- 2. School Days -- 3. On The Beat -- 4. My Girl -- 5. Living For KIX -- 6. Brand New Beat -- 7. No Money -- 8. House Of Fun -- 9. Tomorrow's Dream -- 10. Hey You! -- 11. The Prince -- 12. Calling Cards -- Afterword by Davey Payne -- Early Discography -- 1979 -- Gigs and Activities -- 1978-79 -- Lee's Songs (as writer or co-writer).
Whether flying across a screen or lighting up the stage, Madness' wild, energetic sax player has always been hard to miss. For Lee 'KIX' Thompson, life is for having as much fun as possible. Growing Out of It is the tale of one 'nutty boy' not really growing out of it at all. From getting up to no good as a teenager to his many musical (mis)adventures in the 1970s, Lee's memoir of his formative years captures his enduring love for his north London stomping ground, where he first met the other members of Madness. This is a story of growing up in a certain time and place when anything felt possible, even a bunch of north London lads forming a ska revival band - and becoming one of Britain's best-loved groups.
Thompson, Lee, 1957-
Madness (Musical group)
Saxophonists
Rock musicians