On this day April 24, 1980, funk band Cameo released their fifth studio album Cameosis. The record marked a peak in the group’s creative run, blending tight grooves, dance floor rhythms, and the band’s signature swagger into one of the standout funk albums of the era.
Cameosis hit number 5 on the Billboard 200 and reached number 1 on the R&B chart, powered by tracks like Shake Your Pants and We’re Goin’ Out Tonight. The album solidified Cameo’s status as a major force in funk and set the stage for their later crossover success. Many longtime fans consider Cameosis the band’s best album thanks to its balance of hard funk and slick production.
Fun fact: Frontman Larry Blackmon’s iconic red codpiece look started getting serious attention around the time of this release, helping shape the band’s visual identity in the 80s.
Trivia question: What instrument did Larry Blackmon famously play while also serving as the frontman of Cameo?
Cameosis hit number 5 on the Billboard 200 and reached number 1 on the R&B chart, powered by tracks like Shake Your Pants and We’re Goin’ Out Tonight. The album solidified Cameo’s status as a major force in funk and set the stage for their later crossover success. Many longtime fans consider Cameosis the band’s best album thanks to its balance of hard funk and slick production.
Fun fact: Frontman Larry Blackmon’s iconic red codpiece look started getting serious attention around the time of this release, helping shape the band’s visual identity in the 80s.
Trivia question: What instrument did Larry Blackmon famously play while also serving as the frontman of Cameo?
