Ex-singer of Armley band backs lung disease funding battle Feb 29, 2008
Alice Nutter, former singer with Armley band Chumbawamba, has backed a nationwide call for more funding into mesothelioma, the deadly asbestos-linked lung cancer. Ms Nutter left the band two years ago to become a playwright. (Armley Today)
Play School to punk Jan 7, 2008
By five, Sam had worked his way through most of his father's '70s collection and counted his contemporary influences as Chumbawamba (Tubthumping) and Smash Mouth. By seven he'd memorised the lyrics to Blink-182 (not entirely appropriate but we did admire his ability to keep his pitch) and could play the opening riff of La Bamba and several other early 1960s favourites on his acoustic guitar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
'90s 1-Hit Wonders: Right Time, Right Place Dec 14, 2007
Chumbawamba, 'Tubthumping. Despite forming in 1982, it wasn't until 1997 that Chumbawamba garnered its first bonafide hit ... "I don't think you can get away with more than one song if you're name is Chumbawamba," Blagg said. (ABC News)
'Why should we accept any less than a better way of doing things?' Oct 19, 2007
Their records topped the indie charts for weeks on end - helped by the pricing policy - in the days when that meant tens of thousands of sales, and their label put out music by, among others, Chumbawamba and Bj. rk, when she was the singer of Icelandic punk band Kukl. (Guardian Unlimited)
Jamestown 2007 Inspires Song Sep 1, 2007
A founding member of the British band Chumbawamba is using the founding of the first permanent settlement in America as the inspiration for a new song. The anarchist band is best known for their 1997 hit single "Tubthumping." But "Jamestown 2007" is actually the name of a track on a new solo album by Danbert Nobacon. (WTKR.com, VA)
This Week in Entertainment History: 1/16/16 - 1/22/06 Jun 27, 2007
In 1998, singer Alice Nutter of Chumbawamba said on "Politically Incorrect" that the band advocated fans stealing copies of their album. Virgin Megastores reacted by pulling their albums from the shelves and putting them behind the counters. (KWTX.com, TX)
The Music of Peace Apr 24, 2007
Punk and hip-hop acts can be politically charges and inspiring - artists that come to mind include Green Day (especially from their American Idiot album), Chumbawamba (well respected in the anarchist community) Gauge the music to the anticipated demographics of your event, and find people in the know to suggest and provide tunes. Tech Talk. (Suite101.com)
Alternatives to One Shining Moment Mar 31, 2007
Tubthumping by Chumbawamba. I recently discovered that the length of this song is three minutes and 33 seconds, the official time of Larry Bird, and I don't think it's a coincidence. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
What's in a name? Mar 19, 2007
Chumbawamba: Stupid Wupid. Jesus Jones: Played tight end for Notre Dame. (Boulder Colorado Daily, CO)
Get your motor running Feb 20, 2007
Chumbawamba did an album called Readymades and sampled folk song ... English Rebel Songs 1381-1984 (Mutt) by Chumbawamba. (Guardian Unlimited)
Musical mayhemThe Brit Awards' history of headline-grabbing moments Feb 15, 2007
Defining moments: In 1998, Chumbawamba's guitarist Danbert Nobacon - real name Nigel Hunter - threw a bucket of iced water over Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott ... Chumbawamba claimed the headlines for their political statement in 1998 ... Despite apologies on behalf of the band from EMI Europe, Chumbawamba were unrepentant, issuing a press statement the day after the incident. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Glastonbury ticket site goes live Jan 31, 2007
Among them are Lily Allen, Hot Chip and Chumbawamba. But Kylie Minogue, who had been due to headline in 2005 before being diagnosed with breast cancer, will not be appearing this year. (BBC News)
New bid to stop Glastonbury touts Jan 26, 2007
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CD REVIEW: Chumbawamba misses mark with 'Singsong' Jan 19, 2007
U-WIRE.com/CD REVIEW: Chumbawamba misses mark with 'Singsong ... CD REVIEW: Chumbawamba misses mark with 'Singsong ... -- When examining the long list of 1990s era one-hit wonders, the name Chumbawamba almost always finds its way into the discussion. (U-Wire.com)
Lily Allen Gets All Sorts Of Brits Nominations Jan 18, 2007
And one of those Chumbawamba chaps threw some water over a politician, um, nine years ago. OK, so the Brits have been resolutely fun-free for almost an entire decade now, but all that changed with yesterday's announcement of the Brits nominations. (hecklerspray)
Russell Brand, 'ringleader of a carnival of mayhem' Jan 17, 2007
He said he was "looking forward to being the ringleader of a carnival of mayhem" and recreating the chaotic scenes of previous years when Chumbawamba accosted John Prescott and Jarvis Cocker invaded the stage during a set by Michael Jackson. He should be aided in his mission by the decision to award Oasis the outstanding contribution to music prize. (Guardian Unlimited)
