Biography:

The only original member of Badness after jointly forming in July 1994. Mike has had a number of jobs ranging from the Jewellery trade to Caravan manufacturing as well as being in the entertainment business until turning professional when Badness where formed.

He has gained valuable experience on the "Northern Club Circuit" with such bands as "The Rooftops" and "Joe Stax and the Soul Stars". Having been a guitarist in the past, Mike now concentrates on lead vocals, trumpet and harmonica, giving Badness that authentic Ska sound.

Name:  Michael Watts

Date of Birth:  15th September 1966

Band Position / Instrument:  Singer, Trumpet & Organ of the Mouth

Star Sign: Virgo

Pet(s):  

Favourite Song: The Flame Still Burns (Strange Fruit)

Favourite Motorway:  I Hate Motorways

Favourite Gig Played:  Edinburgh Festival, (2003)

Favourite Position:  Goalkeeper

Animal you'd Most Like to Be: Dodo

Special Power you'd most like to have:  To be able to become invisible

Song you'd like played at your funeral:  Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye

Specialised Subject on Mastermind:  Football World Cups (1966 - 1998)

Most Likely to Say:  Cheeky Man!

Least likely to Say:  Could you pass me a piece of celery please

If I wasn't in Badness, what would I like to be doing:  Playing professional football, or be in the SAS

Where do you think you'll be in 10 years: Betty Ford Clinic