The Beekeepers

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The Beekeepers were a guitar band from Derby, England, signed to the Beggars Banquet Records label. Their releases include the mini-album 'Third Party, Fear and Theft' and the single 'Do You Behave Like That at Home?'

The band members were as follows: Jamie East (Vocals) Gary Thatcher (Guitar) Mark Simpson (Bass) Steve Bailey (Drums) and Julian Berry (Guitar) Signed to the Beggars Banquet Records label.

The band toured from 1996 until 1998 and were once supported by 'Travis'. They also had TV appearances on 'MTV', 'VHF', 'The Ozone', 'The Chart Show' and 'The Mag' to name a few. Also the single 'Do You Behave Like That at Home?' was 'Melody Makers' single of the week.

Discography Singles:

Catgut: Catgut was a promotional single, limited to about 500 copies and released through Jealous Records, catalogue number COUP 004. The single was a split-release, catgut was the first track, and 'Don't Let Me Interrupt' by Gluebellies was the second track. The cd is not available anymore, and second hand it'll fetch £ 20 - £30, if you can find a copy of course.... catgut, however, is the same version as found on third party, fear and theft, so unless you're a die-hard collector you're proabably best saving your money.

Track Listing

The Beekeepers - Catgut
Gluebellies - Don't Let Me Interrupt

Hold On: This was released by beggars banquet records in both 7" vinyl and cd formats on October 21st 1996 and is still available for purchase, catalogue number BBQ304.

Track Listing

Hold On
Blood Red
Mastermind

Do You Behave Like That At Home?: This was released by Beggars Banquet Records in both 7" vinyl and cd formats on February 3rd 1997, catalogue number BBQ 305. The single was the Melody Maker Single Of The Week on its release. This was also on Video and Directed by John Hardwick.

Track Listing

Do You Behave Like That At Home?
Less We Care
Window Shopper (Demo Version)

Lunar: Lunar was released by Beggars Banquet Records in both 7" vinyl and CD formats on May 12th 1997 and is still availale for purchase, catalogue number BBQ311. This was also on Video;

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Lunar
Bitter Taste
Cellophane

Killer Cure: This was released by Beggars Banquet Records in both 7" vinyl and cd formats on November 3rd 1997 and is still available, catalogue number BBQ320. This was also on Video;

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