The King Bees were a British rhythm and blues band formed in 1964, and one of the first bands to feature a young David Bowie. Their musical style was heavily influenced by American blues, and they were part of the British rhythm and blues boom of the mid-1960s. Though they were short-lived and released only one single, "Liza Jane," the King Bees are significant for launching Bowie's career. They also contributed to the development of British blues music, setting the stage for bands like the Rolling Stones and the Yardbirds.