Chameleon is a late 1970s/early 1980s American

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band founded by Charlie Adams. Chameleon made

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charts and was renowned for Adams’ two-axis revolving, upside-down drum set, which he played in live concerts and on

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. The band toured extensively (sponsored by the

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.) performing up to 260 shows a year. Band members have included Adams, drums, vocals, and percussion;

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, keyboards and synthesizers;

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, lead vocals and bass guitars;

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, all guitars; Mark Anthony, lead vocals and keyboards; Peter Diggins, lead vocals and main guitars; Donny Paulson, guitars, vocals.

Discography

*''Chameleon'' (1981) *''Techno-color'' (1982) *''Balance'' (1983) *''Hologram Sky'' (1984)

References

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at Minnewiki (Minnesota music encyclopedia) *Book: Yanni; Rensin, David (2002). ''Yanni in Words''. Miramax Books, 84–94. 1-4013-5194-8.

External links

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