I Camaleonti

The Profile

I Camaleonti are an Italian pop/beat group whose first recordings began in 1965. Starting in a beat/garage-influenced vein with early members such as Riki Maiocchi, they later moved toward melodic light pop; key figures mentioned in reviews include singer Livio Macchia. They participated in festivals like Sanremo and Un Disco per l'Estate and continue to perform using their classic repertoire.

Early recordings started in 1965. The 2003 On Sale Music release 'The Best Records In The World' compiles the band's first two albums and related singles. Famous tracks cited in reviews include 'Applausi', 'Io Per Lei', 'L'ora dell'amore' (an Italian version of 'Homburg'), 'Perché ti amo' and 'Piccola Venere'. Riki Maiocchi was an early guitarist/singer; Livio Macchia is noted as the singer with a prominent mustache.

Two DeBaser reviews portray I Camaleonti as a key Italian group that moved from raw 1960s beat toward melodic light pop. Reviewers praise classic songs like "Applausi" and "Io Per Lei" while noting the band's shift after lineup changes. The 2003 compilation "The Best Records In The World" collects their early recordings.