- Daniel Woodgate
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This article is about Daniel Woodgate. For Daniel Woodgate (boxer), see Daniel Woodgate (boxer).
Dan Woodgate (born Daniel Mark Woodgate, 19 October 1960, London)[1] is the drummer of the band, Madness. More commonly known by his nickname Woody, he joined the band after being introduced at a rehearsal by bass player Mark Bedford. Woodgate is one of the less regular songwriters in the group, but is credited as co-writer on the hits 'Return of The Los Palmas 7' and 'Michael Caine'. His only solo credit is on the track 'Sunday Morning' from The Rise & Fall album.
Before Madness, Dan Woodgate was in a band called Steel Erection with his younger brother, Nick, who himself is credited as a co-writer on the Madness song 'No Money'. For a time from 1987, Woodgate also played drums with Voice of the Beehive.[2]
Woody was previously married to Jane Crockford of the Mo-dettes, but now lives with his second wife Siobhan and their daughters, Iona and Mary, in Beckenham, Kent. Until recently he worked at Hayes School, Bromley, as a music technician. In 2009 he completed the London Marathon in a time of 3 hours and 45 minutes.[3]
Dan Woodgate is currently recording a new album with Madness.
References
- ^ "Madness Power Point 001". Scribd.com. 1961-01-13. http://www.scribd.com/doc/10966051/Madness-Power-Point-001. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
- ^ "Daniel M. Woodgate Discography at Discogs". Discogs.com. http://www.discogs.com/artist/Daniel+M.+Woodgate?anv=Daniel+Woodgate. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
- ^ "Cancer Research UK Running - Woody's 2010 Marathon Sponsorship Page". Runningsponsorme.org. http://www.runningsponsorme.org/woody. Retrieved 2011-10-31.
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