Mark William Bedford, nicknamed Bedders, is an English musician, songwriter and composer. Bedford came to prominence in the late 1970s as the bass guitarist for the English ska band Madness.
Bedford performing live with Madness
Madness are an English ska and pop band from Camden Town, north London, who formed in 1976. One of the most prominent bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s two-tone ska revival, they continue to perform with six of the seven members of their original line-up. Madness's most successful period was from 1980 to 1986, when the band's songs spent a total of 214 weeks on the UK Singles Chart.
Madness performing at Wirral Live in 2017
Madness performing live at Bimbos in 2005
Madness performing at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony in London
Madness on stage at the Manchester Arena in 2014