The Kingbees
The Kingbees
Top Songs
| 1 | My Mistake | ||
| 2 | Rockin? My Life Away | ||
| 3 | Burnin' The Town Tonight [Demo] | ||
| 4 | Shake-Bop | ||
| 5 | Right Behind You Baby |
Albums
May 2024 • 1 song
Apr 2024 • 1 song
Mar 2024 • 1 song
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About
Biography
Like the Stray Cats and the Polecats, the Kingbees revived rockabilly with an '80s new wave flavor. The band was formed by Jamie James (vocals, guitar) in 1979. Born in Toronto, Canada, James started playing guitar at the age of 13. He relocated to London, England in the '70s and released the single "Hello Little Girl." In 1973, he joined an R&B group in Detroit, Michigan. By the late '70s, James had moved to Southern California and became part of the area's rockabilly scene. With Michael Rummans (bass) and Rex Roberts (drums), James helped to return rockabilly to the pop land...