Heavy Stereo was fronted by lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter and producer Gem Archer, later of Oasis. They were heavily influenced by 1970s glam rock, including
Gary Glitter,
The New York Dolls, and
Sweet. They released their debut and only album,
Deja Voodoo, in 1996. Heavy Stereo also produced a cover of
The Jam's song The Gift, for the tribute album Fire & Skill. 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, 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. ==Band members==