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The Bees

The Bees are a band from the Isle of Wight.

Founded by Paul Butler and Aaron Fletcher, they produced several albums and attracted a huge following around the world.

The band also included Michael Clevett, Tim Parkin, Warren Hampshire, Kris Birkin and Tom Gardner. Jon McMullen, Darren Pink and Chris Stankovich have also played with the band.

Below are articles mentioning Isle of Wight band, The Bees.

MND Can Get in the Solent cassette tape and cover

12, June 2024·4 min read

Isle of Wight artists and Chalkpit Cassette Club unite for Motor Neurone Disease charity album

Isle of Wight community's musical talents rally in a compilation album for Motor Neurone Disease

22, November 2023·2 min read

The Bees founder speaks to News OnTheWight about reunion ahead of 2024 gigs

Fletch speaks to News OnTheWight about The Bees getting back together for a handful of shows next year, and he confirms some exciting news

11, November 2023·1 min read

Wight Vinyl and AAA Records present 80 years of music

Explore eight decades of Isle of Wight's rich musical legacy at new exhibition in Ryde

4, August 2023·1 min read

Isle of Wight’s The Bees release remastered album on vinyl, with unheard tracks on Spotify

Legendary Isle of Wight band, The Bees, spark excitement with a previously unreleased track and a remastered album release

29, June 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight band, 77:78, on BBC 6 Music this Sunday

We're big fans of Ventnor band, The Bees, so really pleased to see two band members are continuing to express their creativity. With an album release in the wings, they'll be performing live on BBC 6 Music on Sunday.

30, May 2014·1 min read

Aswad and The Bees headline this year’s Rhythmtree Festival

As well as reggae supergroup Aswad, Rhythmtree Festival will be welcoming Island supergroup, The Bees, back to the stage this summer. They'll also be joined on the lineup by CHAMPS and Plastic Mermaids.