Gem Archer

Gem Archer (pronounced with a hard 'G', like 'Guitar') (born Colin Murray Archer on 7 December 1966 in Durham, County Durham, England), is an English musician best known for his work with Heavy Stereo and Oasis. He joined Oasis as rhythm guitarist in November 1999, and handled lead guitar as well. He also contributed towards the writing of some of the band's songs. Oasis broke up in August 2009. There is no word yet on what Archer plans on doing ... more

Gem Archer (pronounced with a hard 'G', like 'Guitar') (born Colin Murray Archer on 7 December 1966 in Durham, County Durham, England), is an English musician best known for his work with Heavy Stereo and Oasis. He joined Oasis as rhythm guitarist in November 1999, and handled lead guitar as well. He also contributed towards the writing of some of the band's songs. Oasis broke up in August 2009. There is no word yet on what Archer plans on doing in the future. Archer began his musical career in a group called The Edge in the early 80s. They released two singles Take A Walk and Little Girl Blue.. Started at Willington Parkside School in County Durham, The Edge existed in varying incarnations of Jeff Walker, Gem’s high-spirited, best friend also on guitar, with a local doctor’s son Michael Chesters on drums. Once at Durham New College he recruited a lead singer in Simon Scott, an eclectic performer in the style of the New York Dolls. Gem, Michael Chesters (aka Chess Chesters, and older... less