The Chameleons
The Chameleonsは1981年、イギリスのミドルトンで結成された。結成当時のメンバーはMark Burgess, Reg Smithies, Dave Fielding, Brian Schofield。Mark Burgessは以前にThe Clichésという名前のバンドでReg Smithies, Dave Fielding一緒に活動していた。結成後、すぐにBrian Schofieldは脱退し、John Leverが代わりに加入する。
The Chameleons were formed in Middleton, England in 1981 by Burgess, Smithies, Fielding and Schofield. Burgess previously played with the band the Cliches; Smithies and Fielding with the band Years. Schofield was soon replaced by Lever (from the Politicians).[citation needed]
After performing several radio sessions for BBC Radio 1 DJ John Peel, the Chameleons were signed to Epic Records and in 1982 released their debut single, “In Shreds”.
Their contract with Epic soon ended, and the band signed to Statik Records and released their debut studio album in 1983, Script of the Bridge. Their second and final album for Statik, What Does Anything Mean? Basically, was released in 1985. Following this, the Chameleons signed to Geffen Records, releasing their third studio album, Strange Times. Following the sudden death of the band’s manager Tony Fletcher, the Chameleons disbanded.