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Mark Burgess to publish autobiography

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Mark Burgess, the founding member and frontman of Manchester indie icons The Chameleons, has announced his autobiography, View From A Hill, is to be released on December 6th.

Mark’s autobiography is said to take the reader on a journey through four decades of pop culture, unravelling Manchester’s thriving post-punk scene of the early 80s and how John Peel’s influence and a 1981 live session paved their way to success.

Despite being often overlooked, The Chameleons are undoubtedly one of post-punks most essential reference points. John Robb of Louder Than War says of the text, “They were on the verge of breaking internationally when it all unravelled, and at last the whole story is told, in a compelling writing style and with a unique pop culture perspective that reveals who, how, and why they are such a key band. View From A Hill is the last great untold story of the Manchester post-punk era.”

A must have for Chameleons fans everywhere, this newly edited edition includes a complete Chameleons discography, band family tree, and an introduction by music writer Karren Ablaze! Get your pre-orders in here for christmas, and hit play below for old times sake.