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{{short description|Jamaican trumpeter (born 1943)}}
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| name = David Madden
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| birth_place = [[Kingston, Jamaica]]
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| genre = [[Reggae]], [[ska]], [[rocksteady]], dance hall
| birth_place = [[Kingston, Jamaica]]
| occupation = [[Musician]], [[singer]], [[composer]], [[trumpeter]], [[record producer]]
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| instrument = [[Trumpet]]
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| years_active = Early 1960s-present
| label = LMS Music
| genre = [[Reggae]], [[ska]], [[rocksteady]], dance hall
| occupation = Musician, singer, composer, trumpeter, record producer
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| associated_acts = Im & Dave, [[Zap Pow]]
| instrument = Trumpet
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| website = {{URL|www.davidpmadden.com}}
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| years_active = Early 1960s-present
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'''David Madden''' (born 1943) is a [[Jamaica]]n [[trumpeter]] known for his solo recordings and as a member of [[Zap Pow]], as well as playing on records of [[Bob Marley]] and many other great [[List of reggae musicians|Reggae artists]].
'''David Madden''' (born 1943) is a Jamaican trumpeter known for his solo recordings and as a member of [[Zap Pow]], as well as playing on records of [[Bob Marley]] and many other great [[List of reggae musicians|reggae artists]].


==Biography==
==Biography==


David Madden has been around for many years in the Jamaican music business - composing, arranging, singing, and playing the trumpet. Look on the CD's and LP's of these Jamaican stars... [[Bob Marley & the Wailers]], Ernie Ranglin, [[Freddie McGregor]], [[Jimmy Cliff]], Burning Spears, [[Bob Andy]], [[Peter Tosh]], [[Beres Hammond]], [[Ziggy Marley]], Dawn Penn's 'No, No, No', [[Dennis Brown]], [[Sean Paul]]... just to name a few... and his name appears.
David Madden has been around for many years in the Jamaican music business – composing, arranging, singing, and playing the trumpet. He has recorded with artists such as [[Bob Marley & the Wailers]],<ref name="Campbell">Campbell, Howard (2013) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/David-Madden-is-Pon-Di-Internet_15224679 David Madden is Pon Di Internet] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304081007/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/David-Madden-is-Pon-Di-Internet_15224679 |date=4 March 2016 }}", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 12 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013</ref> [[Ernest Ranglin]], [[Freddie McGregor]], [[Jimmy Cliff]], [[Burning Spear]],<ref name="Campbell" /> [[Bob Andy]], [[Peter Tosh]], [[Beres Hammond]], [[Ziggy Marley]], [[Dawn Penn]], [[Dennis Brown]], and [[Sean Paul]].


David began playing the trumpet at [[Alpha Boys School]]. By age 17, he went to Jamaica Military Band, then on to the Jamaican entertainment pop scene. His hobbies include dancing, playing checkers, soccer, and working on his goal to establish a music school. His trumpet and musical skill has truly helped to create some of the most memorable [[ska]], [[rocksteady]], [[reggae]] and dance hall music in [[Jamaica]]'s history.
Madden began playing the trumpet at [[Alpha Boys School]].<ref name="Campbell" /> By age 17, he went to [[Jamaica Military Band]], then on to the Jamaican entertainment pop scene.<ref name="CCL">Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2014) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/DAVID-MADDEN-gives--good-measure-_16707831 David Madden gives ‘good measure’] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140524014441/http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/DAVID-MADDEN-gives--good-measure-_16707831 |date=24 May 2014 }}", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 21 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014</ref>
David teamed with saxophonist [[Cedric "Im" Brooks]] as the duo Im and David to record for the legendary producer Sir [[Coxon Dodd]] at the famous [[Studio One (record label)|Studio One]]. Two significant compositions "Money Maker" and "Candy Eye" became smash hits landing at number one and number ten respectively on the charts.
Madden teamed with saxophonist [[Cedric "Im" Brooks]] as the duo Im and David to record for producer [[Coxsone Dodd]] at the famous [[Studio One (record label)|Studio One]].<ref name="Campbell" /> "Money Maker" and "Candy Eye" were both hits, reaching number one and number ten respectively on the Jamaican charts. Madden also worked as a session musician and arranger at Studio One.<ref name="CCL" />


David then went on to become a co-founder of the progressive-reggae group, [[Zap Pow]] for which he penned another chart-topper "Mystic Mood" that catapulted the group into stardom. Other hits were to follow such as "Tonight We Love", "Scandal Corner", "This is Reggae Music", and "Sweet Loving Love". While with [[Zap Pow]], David Madden, as a studio musician, is featured on at least 19 of [[Bob Marley]]'s hit songs, and was a floor member of [[the Wailers]] when [[Zap Pow]] disbanded in 1983.
Madden then went on to become a co-founder of the progressive-reggae group, [[Zap Pow]] for which he penned another chart-topper "Mystic Mood" that catapulted the group into stardom.<ref name="Campbell" /> Other hits were to follow such as "Tonight We Love", "Scandal Corner", "This is Reggae Music", and "Sweet Loving Love". While with [[Zap Pow]], Madden, as a studio musician, was featured on at least nineteen of [[Bob Marley]]'s hit songs, and was a floor member of [[the Wailers]] in 1982–83 when [[Zap Pow]] disbanded.


In 1979 Madden was made an honorary citizen of the city of [[Atlanta, Georgia]], while touring with Bob Marley & the Wailers.{{citation needed|date=October 2013}}
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Resuming his solo career with his debut album, "Going Bananas", David released his first single as a solo performer, titled "Chained", on his own Large, Medium and Small Music (LMS) label. "Chained" was co-produced by [[the Wailers]]' keyboardist, [[Tyrone Downie]]. Since 1983 David has recorded several albums such as "Reggae Trumpetaa", "Changing Times", and "Dance Haawan". With four albums to his credit, David then released his first CD, "Cyber-Charged Ska", which he took to [[Midem]], [[France]] to introduce his cyber-ska to the audiences. He then went on to record the compilation set "Horny Reggae Horn: The Best of David Madden". On this restropective set, can be found David's work from the early 1980s. "Lonely People", the beautifully arranged "She She Mugae", "Mystic Mood", and the romantic "Love Light" are among the album's stand outs. Other CDs released are "Cybernetix Online" and "Long Live Reggae Music".


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Resuming his solo career with his debut album, ''Going Bananas'', Madden released his first single as a solo performer, titled "Chained", on his own Large, Medium and Small Music (LMS) label. "Chained" was co-produced by [[the Wailers]]' keyboardist, [[Tyrone Downie]]. Since 1983 Madden has recorded several albums such as ''Reggae Trumpetaa'', ''Changing Times'', and ''Dance Haawan''. With four albums to his credit, David then released his first CD, ''Cyber-Charged Ska'', which he took to Midem, France to introduce his cyber-ska to the audiences. He then released the compilation set ''Horny Reggae Horn: The Best of David Madden''. On this retrospective set, can be found Madden's work from the early 1980s, including "Lonely People", "She She Mugae", "Mystic Mood", and the romantic "Love Light". Other CDs released are ''Cybernetix Online'' and ''Long Live Reggae Music''. His first EP, ''Pon di Internet'', was released in 2013, and was followed in 2014 with ''4 Good Measure''.<ref name="Campbell" /><ref name="CCL" />

In October 2015 he released the EP ''Nice We Met'', on which he sings as well as plays trumpet.<ref>Campbell, Howard (2015) "[http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/entertainment/Madden-gets-vocal-on-Nice-We-Met-_19235686 Madden gets vocal on Nice We Met]", ''[[Jamaica Observer]]'', 28 October 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==


=== Albums ===
=== EP ===
*''Pon de Internet'' (2013), LMS
*''Pon de Internet'' (2013), LMS
*''Wow! Www.Ska'' (2010), LMS
*''4 Good Measure'' (2014) – LMS
*''Nice We Met'' (2015)

=== Albums ===
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*''Cyber Charged Ska'' (2000) – LMS
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*''Reggae Horn 1969–83 – Early David Madden'' (2008) – LMS
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*''Long Live Reggae Music'' (2008) – LMS
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*''Horny Reggae Horn – The Best of David Madden'' (2009) – LMS
*''Luv – Hold U 4 Ever'' (2010), LMS
*''Biography'' (2010), LMS
*''Biography'' (2010), LMS
*''Luv - Hold U 4 Ever'' (2010), LMS
*''Wow! Www.Ska'' (2010), LMS
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*''Horny Reggae Horn - The Best of David Madden'' (2009) - LMS
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*''Long Live Reggae Music'' (2008) - LMS
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*''Reggae Horn 1969-83 - Early David Madden'' (2008) - LMS
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*''Cyber Charged Ska'' (2000) - LMS


=== Singles ===
=== Singles ===
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* [[The Wailers]]
* [[The Wailers]]


==References==
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== Further Reading ==
{{Reflist}}
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* [http://irieup.com/profile-david-madden-the-reggae-river-flows-on%E2%80%A6/ Profile on Irie Up]
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* [http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090309/ent/ent1.html Jamaica's Gleaner News article on David Madden presents "Long Live Reggae Music".]
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* [http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20040331/ent/ent1.html Jamaica's Gleaner article "David Madden strikes a balance".]
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* [http://blog.horizonrecords.net/2009/08/28/zap-pow-this-is-reggae-music-stone-killa-1970s-reggae/ ZAP POW “This Is Reggae Music” – stone killa 1970′s reggae]



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== Further reading ==
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* [http://irieup.com/profile-david-madden-the-reggae-river-flows-on%E2%80%A6/ Profile on Irie Up] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130629125303/http://irieup.com/profile-david-madden-the-reggae-river-flows-on…/ |date=29 June 2013 }}
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090313185158/http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20090309/ent/ent1.html Jamaica's Gleaner News article on David Madden presents "Long Live Reggae Music".]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081202031708/http://www.jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20040331/ent/ent1.html Jamaica's Gleaner article "David Madden strikes a balance".]
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131005183130/http://blog.horizonrecords.net/2009/08/28/zap-pow-this-is-reggae-music-stone-killa-1970s-reggae/ ZAP POW "This Is Reggae Music" – stone killa 1970s reggae]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130511071109/http://www.bossshots.com/labels/trojan-records/artists/zap-pow/ Zap Pow on Boss Shots]


== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|Http://www.davidpmadden.com}}
* {{Official website|http://www.davidpmadden.com}}
* {{IMDb name|1503742}}
* {{IMDb name|1503742}}
* [http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/967 David Madden at Roots Archives]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20130529150137/http://www.roots-archives.com/artist/967 David Madden at Roots Archives]

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[[Category:Jamaican reggae singers]]
[[Category:Jamaican male songwriters]]
[[Category:21st-century trumpeters]]
[[Category:21st-century Jamaican male singers]]
[[Category:Jamaican military musicians]]
[[Category:People educated at Alpha Boys School]]

Latest revision as of 17:58, 8 January 2025

David Madden
Born (1943-12-07) 7 December 1943 (age 81)
Kingston, Jamaica
OriginKingston, Jamaica
GenresReggae, ska, rocksteady, dance hall
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, composer, trumpeter, record producer
InstrumentTrumpet
Years activeEarly 1960s-present
LabelsLMS Music
Websitewww.davidpmadden.com

David Madden (born 1943) is a Jamaican trumpeter known for his solo recordings and as a member of Zap Pow, as well as playing on records of Bob Marley and many other great reggae artists.

Biography

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David Madden has been around for many years in the Jamaican music business – composing, arranging, singing, and playing the trumpet. He has recorded with artists such as Bob Marley & the Wailers,[1] Ernest Ranglin, Freddie McGregor, Jimmy Cliff, Burning Spear,[1] Bob Andy, Peter Tosh, Beres Hammond, Ziggy Marley, Dawn Penn, Dennis Brown, and Sean Paul.

Madden began playing the trumpet at Alpha Boys School.[1] By age 17, he went to Jamaica Military Band, then on to the Jamaican entertainment pop scene.[2]

Madden teamed with saxophonist Cedric "Im" Brooks as the duo Im and David to record for producer Coxsone Dodd at the famous Studio One.[1] "Money Maker" and "Candy Eye" were both hits, reaching number one and number ten respectively on the Jamaican charts. Madden also worked as a session musician and arranger at Studio One.[2]

Madden then went on to become a co-founder of the progressive-reggae group, Zap Pow for which he penned another chart-topper "Mystic Mood" that catapulted the group into stardom.[1] Other hits were to follow such as "Tonight We Love", "Scandal Corner", "This is Reggae Music", and "Sweet Loving Love". While with Zap Pow, Madden, as a studio musician, was featured on at least nineteen of Bob Marley's hit songs, and was a floor member of the Wailers in 1982–83 when Zap Pow disbanded.

In 1979 Madden was made an honorary citizen of the city of Atlanta, Georgia, while touring with Bob Marley & the Wailers.[citation needed]

Resuming his solo career with his debut album, Going Bananas, Madden released his first single as a solo performer, titled "Chained", on his own Large, Medium and Small Music (LMS) label. "Chained" was co-produced by the Wailers' keyboardist, Tyrone Downie. Since 1983 Madden has recorded several albums such as Reggae Trumpetaa, Changing Times, and Dance Haawan. With four albums to his credit, David then released his first CD, Cyber-Charged Ska, which he took to Midem, France to introduce his cyber-ska to the audiences. He then released the compilation set Horny Reggae Horn: The Best of David Madden. On this retrospective set, can be found Madden's work from the early 1980s, including "Lonely People", "She She Mugae", "Mystic Mood", and the romantic "Love Light". Other CDs released are Cybernetix Online and Long Live Reggae Music. His first EP, Pon di Internet, was released in 2013, and was followed in 2014 with 4 Good Measure.[1][2]

In October 2015 he released the EP Nice We Met, on which he sings as well as plays trumpet.[3]

Discography

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EP

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  • Pon de Internet (2013), LMS
  • 4 Good Measure (2014) – LMS
  • Nice We Met (2015)

Albums

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  • Cyber Charged Ska (2000) – LMS
  • Reggae Horn 1969–83 – Early David Madden (2008) – LMS
  • Long Live Reggae Music (2008) – LMS
  • Horny Reggae Horn – The Best of David Madden (2009) – LMS
  • Luv – Hold U 4 Ever (2010), LMS
  • Biography (2010), LMS
  • Wow! Www.Ska (2010), LMS

Singles

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  • Fast Lane Slow (Fast Lane) (2011), LMS
  • Digital Sound (Fast Lane Digital) (2011), LMS

Im & Dave

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  • Money Maker (1970) Coxsone (sometimes credited to Various Artists)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Campbell, Howard (2013) "David Madden is Pon Di Internet Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 12 October 2013. Retrieved 13 October 2013
  2. ^ a b c Campbell-Livingston, Cecelia (2014) "David Madden gives ‘good measure’ Archived 24 May 2014 at the Wayback Machine", Jamaica Observer, 21 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014
  3. ^ Campbell, Howard (2015) "Madden gets vocal on Nice We Met", Jamaica Observer, 28 October 2015. Retrieved 1 November 2015

Further reading

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