Mike Barson

Michael Barson (born 21 April 1958) is a British multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and composer. In a career spanning more than 45 years, Barson came to prominence in the late 1970s as keyboard player for the band Madness. He is often known by the nicknames "Monsieur Barso" or "Barzo".

Barson was the primary lyricist and composer for the band, writing such hits as "My Girl", "Night Boat to Cairo", "The Return of the Los Palmas 7", "Driving in My Car", "The Sun and the Rain", and the band's only UK number one, "House of Fun". Barson left the band in 1984, shortly after completing the recording of their fifth studio album Keep Moving. Barson has been with the band since their reformation in 1992.