Chumbawamba (/ ˌtʃʌmbəˈwɒmbə /) were an English band who formed in 1982 and disbanded in 2012. They are best known for their 1997 single "Tubthumping", which was nominated for Best …

Chumbawamba was our vehicle for pointing at the naked Emperors, for telling our version of the truth; it gave us more than the joy and love of playing live, writing songs and singing together – …

Aug 11, 2025 · Influenced by UK acts like the Sex Pistols and the Clash, Chumbawamba was an anarchist band that resisted society’s capitalist rules both in and out the recording studio. As …

Music video by Chumbawamba performing Tubthumping.© 1997 Chumbawamba, Licensed exclusively to Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.

Apr 1, 2025 · Exploring the anarcho-punk origins of 1990s one-hit wonders Chumbawamba, who first formed in Burnley back in 1982, devoting themselves to political causes.

Jun 19, 2025 · Chumbawamba stood at the intersection of music and activism, carving out a unique space that challenged societal norms. Their sonic experimentation and dedication to …

Apr 27, 2023 · But while the tune that thrust them into the limelight has stood the test of time, the history and ethos of Chumbawamba isn’t as well-known. The eight-piece came together in …

Chumbawamba (/ ˌtʃʌmbəˈwɒmbə /) were an English rock band who formed in 1982 and disbanded in 2012. They were from Burnley and Leeds. They are best known for their 1997 …

When Chumbawamba rose to the top of the alternative charts in late 1997 with their rollicking, an-themic smash single “ Tubthumping, ” many assumed they were just another upstart British band.

English rock band Chumbawamba has released fourteen studio albums, two live albums, three compilation albums, one soundtrack album, two extended plays (EPs), 23 singles, 8 music …