King Bees (band) explained

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

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

• 1965: "That Ain't Love" / "What She Does To Me"
• 1966: "Rhythm And Blues" / "On Your Way Down To Drain"
• 1966: "Lost In The Shuffle" / "Hardly - Part III"^[2]

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

Notes and References

1. Book: The Guinness Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Colin Larkin. Guinness Publishing. 1992. First. 0-85112-939-0. 1374/5.
2. Web site: King Bees [RCA] Discography - All Countries]. 45cat.com. 19 September 2021.