Simon "Ding" Archer | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Simon Alexander Archer |
| Born | March 26, 1966 |
| Origin | Manchester |
| Genres | Punk rock, post-punk, alternative rock, indie rock, gothic rock |
| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | various |
| Website | http://www.6dbstudio.com/ |
Simon "Ding" Archer is an English musician and producer from Manchester. He is a current member of the bands 1919, Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, and Imperial Wax,[1] and a past member of The Fall and PJ Harvey. He is owner-operator of 6DB Studios in Salford, England.
History
The Fall
Archer joined seminal Manchester post-punk group The Fall in March 2003 as a bass guitarist,[2][3] replacing Jim Watts. He left in April 2004 and was replaced by Steve Trafford.[4] Archer had been occasionally involved in some capacity before he joined, and continued to do so for the remainder of their active years as musical contributor, backing vocalist or recording engineer.
- The Real New Fall LP (2003) – one track only
- "(We Wish You) A Protein Christmas" (2003)
- "Theme from Sparta F.C. #2" (2004)
- Fall Heads Roll (2005) – three tracks only
- The Remainderer (2013)
PJ Harvey
Archer was a touring member of PJ Harvey's band in 2004.[5] The 'Uh Huh Her' tour, featuring Archer, became the 2006 live documentary Please Leave Quietly.[6]
The Pixies
Archer replaced Kim Deal on bass for The Pixies' 2014 album Indie Cindy.[7][8]
Other work
Archer played Sex Pistols bassist Glen Matlock in Michael Winterbottom's 2002 film 24 Hour Party People.[9]
References
- ^ "Imperial Wax featuring former members of The Fall to release 'Tranquilliser' album on Feb 9th". Click Roll Boom. Retrieved 2024-01-17.
- ^ Smith, Mark E.; Middles, Mick (2009). The Fall (2nd ed.). London: Omnibus Press. pp. 218–219. ISBN 978-0-85712-030-4.
- ^ Simpson, Dave (2009). The Fallen: life in and out of Britain's most insane group (Paperback). Edinburgh: Canongate. ISBN 978-1-84767-144-8. OCLC 360205328.
- ^ "The Fall". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "Simon "Ding" Archer of The Fall chooses a "song for ewe"". Velvet Sheep. 2016-02-28. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ P.J. Harvey on Tour: Please Leave Quietly (Video 2006) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-03-05
- ^ "AAAK's Simon 'Ding' Archer replaces bass player Kim Deal on the new Pixies EP". www.peek-a-boo-magazine.be. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "WANTED: Bassist who can play Pixies catalogue. Must be named Kim. | NME". NME | Music, Film, TV, Gaming & Pop Culture News. 2013-12-02. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ 24 Hour Party People (2002) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-03-05