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May 31, 2024 · Like the Stray Cats and the Polecats, the Kingbees revived rockabilly with an '80s flavor. The band was formed by Jamie James in 1979, and with Michael Rummans and Rex Roberts, James helped return rockabilly to the pop landscape.
James was initially known as the leader and founder of the rockabilly trio The Kingbees, active between 1978 and 1982. The group included drummer Rex Roberts and bassist Michael Rummans. The Kingbees recorded two albums with David J. Holman, producing on RSO.
The Kingbees by The Kingbees released in 1980. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
The Kingbees live performance at Record Surplus in Los Angeles, CA on September 26th, 2015. This video features The Kingbees new wave rockabilly hit tune "My...
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May 4, 2015 · The rise of punk and new wave back in the late ’70s and early ’80s was accompanied by a mini-rockabilly revival, the most notable commercial success being Brian Setzer’s Stray Cats. Another...
Faithful rock & roll revivalists who took their cues from rockabilly and late-'50s guitar rock. Read Full Biography
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Feb 19, 2020 · A wonderfully vibrant rockabilly and new wave merging by The Kingbees in 1980. 'My Mistake' was released in March of 1980 and was a very minor hit on the billboard chart; reaching #81.
