Gem Archer

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gem Archer
Occupation	Guitarist
Date Of Birth	Dec 7, 1966(1966-12-07)
Age	58
Birthplace	Durham
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Gem Archer Biography

Gem Archer is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on December 7, 1966 in Durham, England, United Kingdom. Rhythm guitarist in the rock groups Oasis as well as Beady Eye who has worked with many other bands.

He is a part of the group Oasis along with He is a member of the band Oasis with Liam Gallagher..

Archer began his musical career in a group called The Edge in the early 1980s. They released two singles, “Take A Walk” and “Little Girl Blue”.

Gem, Michael Chesters (aka Chess Chesters, and older brother of Eds Chesters of The Bluetones) and Jeff moved to London and formed The Contenders in early 1987, playing at the Bull & Gate in Kentish Town and other venues, often with friends 2 Lost Sons, who at that time were a three piece using Roland 808 and 909 drum machines for their live act. Gem’s Contenders stage outfit was a black boiler suit with “THE CONTENDERS” written down the side in large white type. After The Contenders split, Chess joined the 2 Lost Sons as drummer. Along with Walker and ex Primal Scream drummer Gavin Skinner, Gem formed Whirlpool in 1991 and signed to Food Records and EMI Publishing. Simon Scott was also involved on a live basis playing keyboards and back-up vocals. After gigging around the UK and recording for 18 months the group folded. This laid the foundations for Heavy Stereo, with Gem taking over the role of singer.

He was a student at Durham New College and Willington Parkside School.

Gem Archer Net Worth

Gem Archer is one of the richest Guitarist from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gem Archer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was a part of the 1980s band The Edge.

He was a collaborator along with He collaborated with Trent Reznor on the Nine Inch Nails album With Teeth. on the Nine Inch Nails album With Teeth.

Colin Murray “Gem” Archer (born 7 December 1966) is an English musician, best known as a member of the English rock bands Oasis, Beady Eye and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds. He is also known for his work with Heavy Stereo. He joined Oasis as rhythm guitarist in November 1999, and handled lead guitar for acoustic songs as well. He also contributed to the writing of some of the band’s songs. Oasis broke up in August 2009, but in November 2009, Liam Gallagher announced he was writing new material with Archer as well as other ex-Oasis members excluding his brother Noel, under the name Beady Eye. After two albums with Beady Eye, 2011’s Different Gear, Still Speeding and 2013’s BE, the band officially disbanded in October 2014. In 2017, Archer joined Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds as lead guitarist, thus reuniting with former Oasis member Noel Gallagher.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Gem Archer Dating?

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Archer contributed guitar, bass and backing vocals to Beady Eye’s debut album Different Gear, Still Speeding, released on 28 February 2011.

Facts & Trivia

Gem Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Gem Archer celebrates birthday on December 7 of every year.

Archer also contributed guitar, keyboards, and backing vocals on Beady Eye’s second album BE, released on 10 November 2013.

Top Facts about Gem Archer

1. Gem Archer is an English rock musician and songwriter.
2. He was born on December 7, 1966 in Durham, England.
3. Archer played guitar for Oasis from 1999 to 2009.
4. He also played with Beady Eye and Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.
5. Archer suffered a severe head injury in August 2013.
6. After recovering, he formed the band “The Maybirds” in 2018.
7. His musical influences include The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
8. Archer has been married to his wife Lou since 1995.
9. He has two children named Jesse and Ava-Joan.
10. Gem Archer’s net worth is estimated at $10 million USD

What is Gem Archer doing now?

He fronted the indie-rock band Heavy Stereo back in the 90s, before taking up guitar duties with Oasis and Liam Gallagher’s Beady Eye. He then went on to play with Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds , where he currently remains.

Why is Gem Archer called Gem?

Looking back he could always play. But somehow, Colin Murray Archer, rhythm guitarist with Oasis, never seemed cut out for greatness. Don’t get me wrong, as he sat behind me in class at school, he had all the markings of talent, but as an artist rather than a musician. We nicknamed him Gem (with a hard g as in gifted.)

Is Gem Archer related to Noel Gallagher?

In July 2017, it was confirmed that Gem had become a permanent member of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds.

Why did Bonehead quit Oasis?

Bonehead said he quit Oasis because being in the band was no longer fun and he wanted to see more of his young children. “We were renting out Christian Dior’s mansion in the south of France. Liam was on a drinking ban and I wasn’t helping by not sticking to it,” said the guitarist.

How old is Gem Archer?

55 years (December 7, 1966)