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4 unusual facts about Gem Archer


Gem Archer

"We went to the pub and I couldn't stand not knowing if I was a part of the band. After less than half a pint of Guinness I said, 'What does Liam say?' And Noel said, 'It's my fucking band. I'll have who I want.'"

This guitar can also be seen in use in the studio for Oasis in the 'Gold and Silver and Sunshine' documentary, as well as for live performances on a Top of the Pops Comic Relief special in 2008 & Live at Wembley Stadium Familiar To Millions in 2000.

Whilst at home in Durham, having returned to care for his mother, Archer – lying in front of the fire – heard a report on The Big Breakfast that Bonehead had left Oasis after a massive row with Noel Gallagher.

Hunwick

Gem Archer, who has played guitar in bands such as Heavy Stereo, Oasis and Beady Eye, was born in Hunwick.


The Tour of Brotherly Love

Noel Gallagher and Gem Archer of Oasis and the Langdon brothers of Spacehog joined The Black Crowes on stage at the end of most shows on the tour, performing covers of songs by Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones.


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The Broken Vinyl Club

The night was attended by Gallagher, as well as his Beady Eye bandmates Gem Archer and Andy Bell, actor Martin Freeman and Acid Jazz Records boss Eddie Piller.