The Beekeepers

The Beekeepers were an English rock band from Derby, signed to the Beggars Banquet Records label. Their releases included the mini-album Third Party, Fear and Theft and the single, Do You Behave Like That at Home?

History
The Beekeepers, composed of Jamie East (vocals), Gary Thatcher (guitar), Mark Simpson (bass), Steve Bailey (drums), formed in 1993. They signed to Beggars Banquet Records, and released their first single, "Hold On", in 1996. Other releases followed, including "Do You Behave Like That at Home?", a Melody Maker 'Single of the Week', and an album, Third Party, Fear and Theft, which featured production by Gil Norton.

They toured extensively from 1996 until 1998 and were once supported by Travis. They also had TV appearances on MTV, VHF, The O-Zone, The Chart Show and The Mag.

The group broke up in 1998, with some members going on to form Lucas J.

In 2001, East, the band's singer and lyricist said he had had enough of 'pop-fuelled punk' and wanted to explore different genres.

2011–present
The Beekeepers recorded new material and reformed for a reunion at The Old Bell in Derby on 24 September 2011. Kev Lamb replaced Julian Berry on guitar duties.

In November 2013, the Beekeepers took to the stage at The Assembly Rooms Derby, guesting with the band on the night was Pendulum guitarist Peredur ap Gwynedd who replaced Gary Thatcher due to prior work commitments.

Albums
Track Listing
 * Third Party, Fear and Theft: This was released by Beggars Banquet Records on 2 March 1998, catalogue number BBQMCD199.
 * 1) "Eyeballed"
 * 2) "Killer Cure"
 * 3) "Inheritance"
 * 4) "Second Skin"
 * 5) "Do You Behave Like That at Home?"
 * 6) "I Only Want to See You; Suffer"
 * 7) "Beau Peepshow"
 * 8) "Elsewhere"
 * 9) "Catgut"
 * 10) "The Mouse Song" (bonus track)

Singles
Track Listing:
 * "Lovelace" / "Red Door": this was a 7" vinyl-only double A-sided single with picture sleeve, released in 1994 through Ruy Records under catalogue number RUY1.
 * 1) "Lovelace"
 * 2) "Red Door"

Track Listing:
 * "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 with Gluebellies. "Catgut" is the same version as found on Third Party, Fear and Theft.
 * 1) The Beekeepers - "Catgut"
 * 2) Gluebellies - "Don't Let me Interrupt"

Track Listing:
 * "Hold On": This was released by Beggars Banquet Records in both 7" vinyl and CD formats on 21 October 1996, catalogue number BBQ304.
 * 1) "Hold On"
 * 2) "Blood Red"
 * 3) "Mastermind"

Track Listing
 * "Do You Behave Like That at Home?": This was released by Beggars Banquet Records in both 7" vinyl and CD formats on 3 February 1997, catalogue number BBQ 305. The single was the Melody Maker Single Of The Week on its release. The song had a promotional video directed by John Hardwick.
 * 1) "Do You Behave Like That at Home?"
 * 2) "Less We Care"
 * 3) "Window Shopper (Demo Version)"

Track Listing
 * "Lunar": Lunar was released by Beggars Banquet Records in both 7" vinyl and CD formats on 12 May 1997, catalogue number BBQ311.
 * 1) "Lunar"
 * 2) "Bitter Taste"
 * 3) "Cellophane"

Track Listing
 * "Killer Cure": This was released by Beggars Banquet Records in both 7" vinyl and CD formats on 3 November 1997, catalogue number BBQ320. The accompanying video was directed by Tim Claxton.
 * 1) "Killer Cure"
 * 2) "Faking"
 * 3) "How to Stand Up"