King Bees (band)

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The King Bees were an American New York-based rhythm and blues musical group of the 1960s. [1]

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The King Bees were formed around 1964, and consisted of Danny Kortchmar (credited as Danny Kootch) (guitar), Joel O'Brien (drums), Dickie Frank (bass) and John McDuffy (vocals and organ). [1] They released three singles on RCA Records. [1]

After the group disbanded, Kortchmar and O'Brien met again in the Flying Machine, fronted by then-unknown James Taylor, and were later to reunite in Jo Mama. [1]

Discography

The band is not to be confused with the 1980's rockabilly, power pop, and New Wave band named The Kingbees.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. pp. 1374/5. ISBN   0-85112-939-0.
  2. "King Bees [RCA] Discography - All Countries". 45cat.com. Retrieved September 19, 2021.