Madness trumpet player Chas Smash on new album 'A Comfortable Man'

[@RastaSaiyaman]

The funny thing about the song "One step beyond" is that when the video was shot, Chas wasn't actually a member of the band, look at the cover for of the album and Chas isn't pictured with the rest of them. The reason being that Chas had actually left the band before the recording of the album but joined them on stage from time after time, just hanging out with his mates and having a ball. One song they always let Chas sing was "One step beyond" and when it came to the album they went "We've GOT to include that one. let's call Chas." Which meant that Chas had to rejoin the band because that song had to be performed live during the tours. On the subsiquent albums Chas stepped up to the plate, playing trumpet, guitar and doing background vocals as well as being a double act with Suggs on stage. But yes, Madness isn't the same without Chas.

[@williamdavies2375]

Why did he leave the band?

[@nigellockett9849]

Get back to Madness Carl. It's not the same without you and we are all missing you Bro. x

[@bibolehabib]

You're the only member I have l met... and it was magical, of course. Such a great moment ! 🥰

[@nicolamartin2888]

Thank u so much Carl can relate I had depression since I was child XX

[@xavierdecozar9448]

It is so heart breaking he's not longer with the band ,as a long time die hard fan of Madness I miss him so much he was the soul the band the great dancer an one of the creative forces within the band and author of some of the most enduring hits of the maddies.Take your time have a break and rejoin the band with all your pomp and pride to shout once more One step beyond .You have always been the kind of man I wanted to be smart,clever and classy and with a great sense of humour, this can't be the death of a rude boy ,remember,?

[@waynepinnock5874]

He will go back.Such matters are like magnetism.

[@davidowenwinter3111]

time 2 come home cathal

[@marknmand]

Love you man. Your the man that sorted me out.. "hey you" good man 😉👍

[@alanpovey2345]

A very important visual member of madness who learnt to write good songs. In the shadow of suggs .I think. Most of the time

[@johntuvey3636]

The guy is a true gent..

[@darrenwalshe8513]

Chas has to realise there is no self, that's where the pain is coming from, seeking, 😢❤

[@nigeltwelvetrees4296]

Seems such a pity Chas left and it's not the same not sure what happend too many ego's in the band maybe. When you consider how close him and Suggsy were it's a crying shame really for Chas to no longer be included in the band anymore. : (

[@discotekmobiledisco2497]

I hope you are well Bro

[@Theme-animatronics-80s]

Chaz seems a broken man. In my opinion after all this heartbreak and feeling alone re-joining with his old friends and having company and fun on stage is way better for his mental health than stewing in his room alone writing sad songs,

[@mrspeakerska]

Mr Speaker Ska adore et ajouté à sa playlist Mr Lord Guns & Redge & Gus Choiced playlist Ska, Reggae & Rocksteady

[@inserter400]

God speed to you , divorce has been my hardest time in life , Like Chase I was still very much with my wife when she pulled the tricker on our relationship, I will never get over the lose of my relationship with my wife but I am trying on a daily basis to live with it. Thanks Chase for your honest 👍

[@jeromenymo4394]

Sure it can't be the real Madness without Chas. Unfortunately for us fans, he decided to step out, for personal reasons. It must have been - and still be - a heartbreak for him (and the rest of the Stellar Seven), but if Chas feels he'd better go solo, we'd better respect his will, even if it hurts.

[@davidowenwinter3111]

Jérôme Nymo its not personal reasons tho!

[@davidowenwinter3111]

i know the real and only reason cathal left

[@2degucitas]

Keeping it a secret?