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BioBoo! is a band from South Africa that was founded in 1997 by Ampie Omo, Chris Chameleon, and Leon Retief, with the intention to create unconventional music that challenged the norms of the time.
The band's name was inspired by Chameleon's desire to perform to the sound of a stadium audience booing the band.
They became known for their self-styled genre of "monkipunk", which featured several instruments but notably omitted the guitar.
The band gained a following around the world and performed at over 800 shows in 17 different countries, including appearances at European and American music festivals alongside well-known acts.
In 2002, Boo! received a South African Music Award (SAMA) for Best Pop Album.
However, in 2004, Ampie Omo and Leon Retief resigned from the band, leaving Chris Chameleon to pursue a solo career.
Boo! returned in 2010 with a new lineup featuring Riaan van Rensburg, Ampie Omo, and Chris Chameleon, releasing more chart-topping sounds.
DiscographyThe Three of Us2010 • AlbumTracks: 12 Tntlc2003 • AlbumTracks: 12 Shooting Star2001 • AlbumTracks: 14 70's, 80's, 90's Naughties2000 • AlbumTracks: 19 The 3boo?Dists1999 • AlbumTracks: 8 Pynapple1998 • AlbumTracks: 12 Lucki1998 • SingleTracks: 1