10 Facts About Chris Foreman

Christopher John Foreman was born on 8 August 1956, in St Pancras, London, England.

Chris Foreman bought a cheap second-hand guitar when he was 20 and became more enthusiastic about the instrument when he began to learn chords.

Chris Foreman then acquired a Fender Telecaster which he used whilst recording Madness' debut album.

Chris Foreman formed Madness with keyboardist Mike Barson and saxophonist Lee Thompson in 1976.

Chris Foreman was one of the group's main songwriters, mostly writing music with other members, usually Suggs or Lee Thompson, providing the lyrics.

Chris Foreman reunited with all seven original Madness members in 1992.

In 2005 Foreman announced that he was leaving the band, but on 30 November 2006, it was confirmed that Foreman was returning to play on Madness' forthcoming UK Christmas tour.

In 2006, Chris Foreman began using a Samsung D600 mobile phone attached to his guitar to record short videos from his position on stage during live Madness performances to provide his fans with a unique perspective from the "guitar's eye view".

Chris Foreman coined the term "Axecam" to describe this filming technique.

In 2006 Chris Foreman moved out of his Kentish Town home, settling in Brighton.