Johnnie Craig, for Irish music website 'State', recalls his experience at Finsbury Park in 1992:

"In retrospect, it had all the makings of catastrophe about it. London ska-pop legends Madness had reformed for a one-off weekend reunion in North London, and elected to turn it into something of a ‘Best of British’ showcase. On the bill were newcomers Gallon Drunk and Flowered Up, followed by Ian Dury and Morrissey. 75,000 fans flocked to Finsbury Park on 8th August 1992 for fun and frolics – what could possibly go wrong?

Well, putting Morrissey on the bill, apparently. In some ways, it was only natural that Madness should ask him to take part; their producers, Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley had helmed several Morrissey singles and his 1991 album Kill Uncle (Madness’s Bedders played bass on the record), while Suggs himself had provided guest vocals on Moz’s 1990 single ‘Piccadilly Palare’. Moreover, Morrissey had enthused at length about the essential ‘Englishness’ of both acts, making many (this writer included) believe that Madstock was going to be a quaint garden party. It turned out to be anything but..."

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My Favourite Worst Nightmare – Morrissey & Madstock - State Magazine