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Encyclopedia > Chameleon (American band)
Chameleon
Background information
Origin Minneapolis, Minnesota
United States
Genre(s) Rock
Years active late 1970s to early 1980s
Label(s) Platinum Records
Former members
Charlie Adams
Dugan McNeill
Mark Anthony
Johnny Donaldson
Yanni

Chameleon is a late 1970s/early 1980s American rock band founded by Charlie Adams. Chameleon made Billboard charts and was renowned for Adams’ two-axis revolving, upside-down drum set, which he played in live concerts and on MTV. The band toured extensively (sponsored by the Miller Brewing Co.) performing up to 260 shows a year. Band members included Adams on drums, vocals, and percussion; Yanni on keyboards and synthesizers; Dugan McNeill on lead vocals and bass guitars; Johnny Donaldson on all guitars; and Mark Anthony on lead vocals and keyboards. Nickname: City of Lakes Motto: En Avant (French: Lets go!) Location in Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota. ... Capital Saint Paul Largest city Minneapolis Area  Ranked 12th  - Total 87,014 sq mi (225,365 km²)  - Width 250 miles (400 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 8. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Rock and roll. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For the American football player of the same name, please see Charlie Adams. ... Dugan McNeil, is an American bass guitarist who most notably worked with the 1980s Minnesota rock band Chameleon with members: Charlie Adams, Yanni, Mark Anthony, and Johnny Donaldson. ... Yanni, (born Yiannis Chrysomallis, Greek: Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης, on November 14, 1954), is a Greek keyboardist and composer. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Rock and roll. ... For the American football player of the same name, please see Charlie Adams. ... Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry. ... MTV (Music Television) is an American cable television network headquartered in New York City. ... Miller Brewing is a large American piss maker based in Milwaukee. ... Yanni, (born Yiannis Chrysomallis, Greek: Γιάννης Χρυσομάλλης, on November 14, 1954), is a Greek keyboardist and composer. ... Dugan McNeil, is an American bass guitarist who most notably worked with the 1980s Minnesota rock band Chameleon with members: Charlie Adams, Yanni, Mark Anthony, and Johnny Donaldson. ...


Discography

  • Chameleon
  • Techno-color
  • Hologram Sky
  • Balance

References

  • Chameleon
  • RockDetector.com
  • Chameleon at Minnewiki (Minnesota music encyclopedia)
  • Book: Yanni; Rensin, David (2002). Yanni in Words. Miramax Books, 84-94. 1-4013-5194-8.


 

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