Heavy Stereo

Heavy Stereo were an English alternative rock band, who were active from 1993 to 1999. There were known for their 1970s glam rock styled sound, and their sole album, Déjà Voodoo. They were also on the same record label and opened for Oasis, which Heavy Stereo's frontman Gem Archer later joined.

Heavy Stereo
OriginDurham, England
GenresAlternative rock, Britpop, hard rock, post-punk, indie rock, glam rock
Years active1993–1999
LabelsCreation
Associated actsOasis
MembersGem Archer
Nez
Pete Downing
Nick Jones

Career

Heavy Stereo was fronted by lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and producer Gem Archer, later of Oasis.[1] They were heavily influenced by 1970s glam rock,[2] including Gary Glitter, The New York Dolls, and Sweet.[3] They released their debut album, Deja Voodoo, in 1996. The band split up after Archer joined Oasis as a rhythm guitarist and keyboardist, replacing Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs for their Standing on the Shoulder of Giants Tour,[4] and on all albums and tours afterwards until their breakup in 2009. Archer then began work on a new project with other members of Oasis, called Beady Eye, before joining Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Jones is now playing in The Jim Jones Revue.

Band members
  • Gem Archer – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano
  • Nez – Bass
  • Pete Downing – Lead guitar
  • Nick Jones – Drums, vocals, percussion

Discography

Albums
  1. "Chinese Burn"
  2. "Cartoon Moon"
  3. "Déjà Voodoo"
  4. "Tell Yer Ma"
  5. "Crown of Thoughts"
  6. "Mouse in a Hole"
  7. "Bangers and Mash"
  8. "Deep Fried Heart"
  9. "Reaching for Heaven"
  10. "Keep Up"
  11. "Planet Empty"
  12. "Shooting Star"

Chart singles
  • "Sleep Freak" (1995) – UK No. 46
  • "Smiler" (1995) – UK No. 46
  • "Chinese Burn" (1996) – UK No. 45
  • "Mouse in a Hole" (1996) – UK No. 53[6]

See also

References
  1. "MAD FOR GEM : heavy stereo". Mad4gem.tripod.com.
  2. "Heavy Stereo | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace.com.
  4. "Heavy Stereo Biography - ARTISTdirect Music". Web.archive.org. 5 June 2011. Retrieved 21 October 2020.
  5. "HEAVY STEREO | full Official Chart History | Official Charts Company". Officialcharts.com.
  6. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 249. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
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