Suggs

Suggs
Suggs
	Suggs performing live with Madness in Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2005
Born	Graham McPherson; 13 January 1961; Hastings, England
Occupations	Singer-songwriter; musician; radio personality; actor;
Years active	1977–present
Spouse	Bette Bright (m. 1981)
	Musical career
Genres	Ska; pop; new wave; 2 tone;
Instrument(s)	Vocals; keyboards; guitar; percussion;
Labels	Warner Music; Cherry Red; Atlantic; Universal Music TV;
Website	suggsmcpherson.co.uk

Graham McPherson (born 13 January 1961), known primarily by his stage name Suggs, is an English singer-songwriter, musician, radio personality and actor.

In a music career spanning 40 years, he came to prominence in the late 1970s as the lead singer of the ska band Madness, which released fifteen singles that entered the top 10 charts in the United Kingdom during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, including "My Girl", "Baggy Trousers", "Embarrassment", "It Must Be Love", "House of Fun", "Driving in My Car", "Our House", "Wings of a Dove" and "Lovestruck". Suggs began his solo career in 1995, while still a member of Madness. Since then, he has released two studio albums and two compilation albums. His solo hits include "I'm Only Sleeping", "Camden Town", "Cecilia" and "Blue Day".

Suggs has also been an actor, with roles in films, theatre and television. He is married and is the father of two children.

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