The Bees: The Women Who Rocked Lithuania

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The extraordinary true story of Lithuania's first all–women rock band. A USBBY Outstanding International Book In 1965, inspired by The Beatles, Lithuanian musician Jurate Dineikaite founded a rock band called The Bees. This spirited ensemble of six women toured throughout the Soviet Union during the '60s and '70s — turning heads with their blue jeans, mop-tops, and modern rock sound. For these women, taking the stage was at once an electrifying expression of their artistry and an audacious polit