Anarcho-pop band from Leeds.
Originally formed in the early 1980s as Chimp Eats Banana, Chumbawamba first emerged in the anarchopunk scene which was dominated by bands such a pacifist punks Crass. As Chumbawamba increasingly differed from their peers in outlook and tactics, they began to adopt a new musical style which incorporated elements of folk music, indie rock and hip-hop.
After drifting between labels, their change in direction culminated in signing a record deal with major label EMI, a choice which sparked outrage amongst their former comrades, outrage that culminated in a “Fuck Chumbawamba” compilation. By chance, Chumbawamba’s new work with EMI resulted in an internationally best-selling single, “Tubthumping”, and a sudden rise to fame.
The band’s refusal to abandon their political beliefs and their lack of a solid follow-up to the success of Tubthumping led them to part with EMI after one last album, and they turned back to the independent labels the had originally sprung from. They retired after a long career in 2013.
Chumbawamba's first album Another Year Of The Same Old Shit released on Thu Jul 15 1982.
The most popular album by Chumbawamba's is Tubthumper
The most popular song by Chumbawamba's is Tubthumping
Chumbawamba's first song New York Mining Disaster 1941 released on Thu Jan 01 1970.