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The Bees

The Bees

Isle of Wight-based indie-rock and soul outfit.

Key members include: Paul Butler - vocals, Aaron Fletcher - bass, Kris Birkin guitar and vocals, Michael Clevett - drums, Tim Parkin - rhodes and Warren Hampshire - organ and guitar. All the band are capable of swapping instruments, as well as have a hand in percussion-work.

Familiar songs include: "Chicken Payback" (used in adverts), "A Minha Menina" (also used in an advert and footballing idents), "Wash In The Rain" (yep, advert) and "Listening Man".

They released their debut album, "Sunshine Hit Me" in 2002, followed by: "Free the Bees" (2004), "Octopus" (2007), plus 2010's: "Every Step's a Yes".

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