Chumbawamba
British alternative rock band (1982–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Chumbawamba (/ˌtʃʌmbəˈwɒmbə/) was a British anarchist punk band formed in 1982 and disbanded in 2012. They are best known for their 1997 single "Tubthumping", which was nominated for Best British Single at the 1998 Brit Awards. Other singles include "Amnesia", "Enough Is Enough" (with MC Fusion), "Timebomb", "Top of the World (Olé, Olé, Olé)", and "Add Me". The band drew on genres such as punk rock, pop, and folk. Their anarcho-communist[1] political leanings led them to have an irreverent attitude toward authority, and to espouse a variety of political and social causes including animal rights and pacifism (early in their career) and later regarding class struggle, Marxism, feminism, and anti-fascism.
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Also known as | Skin Disease, Antidote (with the Ex), Scab Aid |
Origin | Burnley, Lancashire, and Leeds, West Yorkshire, England |
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Years active | 1982–2012 |
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Website | chumba |
In July 2012, Chumbawamba announced they were splitting up after 30 years.[2] The band was joined by former members and collaborators for three final shows between 31 October and 3 November 2012, one of which was filmed and released as a live DVD.