The Chameleons UK

The Chameleons UK
Formed: 1981 in Middleton, England
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Disbanded: 1986
Styles: Alternative Pop/Rock, Dream Pop, Post-Punk, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock
Group Members: Martin Jackson, Mark Burgess, John Lever, Reg Smithies, Dave Fielding, Brian Schofield
Biography: The atmospheric pop band the Chameleons formed in Manchester, England, in 1981 from the ashes of a number of local groups: vocalist/bassist Mark Burgess began with the Cliches, guitarists Reg Smithies and Dave Fielding arrived from the Years, and drummer John Lever (who quickly replaced founding member ...Read full biography
Strange Times
Released: 1986
Label: Geffen
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If there was a should-have-been year in the Chameleons' history, 1986 would clearly be it, and Strange Times demonstrates that on every track, practically in every note. Signed to a huge label, with production ...Read full review
What Does Anything Mean? Basically
Released: 1985
Label: Statik
Critics' Rating:
Easily the high point of the Chameleons' fascination with digital delays, pedals, and making the studio an instrument, the band's second album still is seen by many a fan as being just a little too lost ...Read full review
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