Yellow Bee formed in Leeds around 2006 when Craig Johnson and Richard West met at a pub. Chris Allison joined the next year. Their 2009 single "Hiccup" became a breakout hit, reaching top 10 charts in several countries.
They released albums like In the Black in 2010, The Yellow Hour in 2012, and Bloom in 2016. West left the band in 2014, and Mike Kerrison later joined on bass.
In 2017, Johnson made a remark during a festival performance that was seen as racially insensitive. The band faced backlash, canceled shows, and issued a public apology. They kept releasing music and touring afterward.
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