The Chameleons
The Chameleons crafted expansive, atmospheric post-punk with shimmering guitars and emotionally charged vocals that earned them a devoted cult following.
Origin: Middleton, England · Years active: 1981–present
Biography
The Chameleons crafted expansive, atmospheric post-punk with shimmering guitars and emotionally charged vocals that earned them a devoted cult following.
Key 1980s albums
- Script of the Bridge (1983)
- What Does Anything Mean? Basically (1985)
- Strange Times (1986)
Essential songs
- Swamp Thing (1983)
- Up the Down Escalator (1983)
- Second Skin (1985)
- Tears (1986)
- In Shreds (1983)
Genres
Upcoming concerts
The Chameleons have 4 upcoming concerts tracked by RADIO 1980.
- The Chameleons — TV Studio SWG3, Glasgow, Great Britain — 20 October 2026
- The Chameleons — Stylus, Leeds, Great Britain — 21 October 2026
- The Chameleons — Melkweg, Amsterdam, Netherlands — 1 December 2026
- The Chameleons — Roundhouse, London, Great Britain — 13 December 2026
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