Mike Barson

Michael Barson (born 21 April 1958) is a Scottish-born multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Barson came to prominence in the late 1970s as the keyboard player for the band Madness.

Not to be confused with Mike Balson.
Mike Barson
Barson performing live with Madness at Manchester Arena in 2014
Background information
Birth nameMichael Barson
Born (1958-04-21) 21 April 1958
Edinburgh, Scotland
Genres
2-tone
Occupation(s)
  • Multi-instrumentalist
  • songwriter
  • composer
Instrument(s)
  • Keyboards
  • piano
  • organ
  • harmonica
  • vibraphone
  • guitar
  • saxophone
Years active
  • 1976–1984
  • 1992–present
Labels
Websitewww.madness.co.uk
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