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The Chameleons are an English post-punk/rock band formed in Middleton, Greater Manchester in 1981, featuring the classic lineup of Mark Burgess (Vox), Reg Smithies, Dave Fielding, and John Lever. They gained early support from BBC DJ John Peel, released their debut single 'In Shreds' in 1982, and have continued through various reformations with new material into the 2020s.
“theyre magical, idk how else to explain it”
“such an underrated band”
“Also Vox and Reg are such chill and down-to-Earth dudes. It's amazing considering they are like... literal legends”
“they played with the veldt and i missed it... so mad at myself”
“Seeing them live in 2026 has given me life”
“Who am I. Where Am I. Why am I....... Nobody knows and nobody seems to care.”
The Chameleons has a Quality-to-Fame Gap Score of 0 out of 100. they have notable achievements including released debut single 'in shreds' in 1982.
The Chameleons works in Post-punk/rock originating from United Kingdom (Middleton, Greater Manchester). As a other artist at the "indie" level, The Chameleons has a Wikipedia presence and is categorized within the broader Post-punk scene. They operate independently of major label systems.
Fans of The Chameleons often also enjoy The Sound, Echo & the Bunnymen, The Cure, Joy Division, Comsat Angels. These artists share common ground in the Post-punk space and/or the United Kingdom other scene. If you appreciate The Chameleons's approach to post-punk/rock, these artists offer similar qualities.