Bees

:(This page is about the Isle of Wight band. For the English power pop band of the same name, see Bees(2)).
The Bees (known in the United States as A Band of Bees) are an English band from Ventnor on the Isle of Wight. Although their sound is generally classified as indie rock or psychedelic rock, the band have a colourful range of styles and influences, such as 1960s garage rock, country, reggae and jazz.
The Bees have released four albums: 2002's Mercury Prize-nominated Sunshine Hit Me, its 2004 major label follow-up Free the Bees (which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios), and 2007's Octopus. Their fourth album, Every Step's A Yes, was released on 11 October 2010.
==Links to Peel==
Peel first played the group via their debut single, No Trophy, in December 2000. He would play the same song into early 2001, including a session they recorded for his show during that year. 
== Festive Fifty Entries ==
;Post-Peel
*2007 Festive Fifty: Listening Man #34
==Sessions==
1. Recorded: 2001-04-22. First Broadcast: 01 May 2001
*A Minha Menina / Punchbag / No Trophy / This Town
==Other Shows Played==
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*14 December 2000: No Trophy (7”) We Love You
;2001
*04 January 2001: No Trophy (single) We Love You
*14 January 2001 (BBC World Service): No Trophy (single) We Love You
*31 January 2001: No Trophy (7") We Love You
*06 March 2001: No Trophy (7") We Love You
==External Links==
*Wikipedia
*Discogs
Category:Artists