after releasing the third decca single in late 1965, the band moved to reaction records, whose director, robert stigwood, suggested they change their name to "the birds birds", to distinguish themselves from the american band. in 1966, the band did a cameo appearance in the horror film "the deadly bees", performing their song "that's all i need you for". by 1967 the group had disbanded. both gardner and wood went on to join the creation, with gardner then joining ashton, gardner and dyke.