The Bees: The Women Who Rocked Lithuania

The extraordinary true story of Lithuania's first all-women rock band.

Publisher Marketing: The book is fascinating and gives us a window into a time period when rock was blasting in every corner of the world and a band of Lithuanian women sung and played their way into history.-- "AIPT Comics" Review Quotes : By putting Jurate's story into a comic book, both [cartoonist and musician] talk about the same things -- creativity, freedom and a woman's place in the world of men.-- "Moteris (Woman) Magazine" Review Quotes : [In Akvile's] work, a pleasing palette of pastel blues and peaches subtly shifts with the mood of her characters. ... This style in combination with her short, sharp copy, really defines the strong tone of voice portrayed throughout.-- "It's Nice That" Review Quotes : If you dig rock n' roll and/or obscure 20th century history, then get stoked for The Bees ... A super cool introduction to a piece of niche overseas musical history, likely to inspire more than a few trips down a musical/cultural rabbit hole, -- "Scout Magazine" Publisher Marketing : 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 political act.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 168 | Publication Date: 2025-04-22