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| Beady Eye guitarist Gem Archer suffers head trauma | Beady Eye guitarist Gem Archer suffers head trauma |
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| Beady Eye guitarist Gem Archer is in hospital after an accident caused him to suffer a "severe head trauma". | Beady Eye guitarist Gem Archer is in hospital after an accident caused him to suffer a "severe head trauma". |
| A post on the band's official website confirmed the cancellation of shows as a result of his injury. | A post on the band's official website confirmed the cancellation of shows as a result of his injury. |
| "He is currently in a stable condition but continues to stay in hospital under observation," the statement says. | "He is currently in a stable condition but continues to stay in hospital under observation," the statement says. |
| "His family, friends and bandmates thank everyone who have sent messages of support and well wishes so far and hope to see him back on his feet soon." | "His family, friends and bandmates thank everyone who have sent messages of support and well wishes so far and hope to see him back on his feet soon." |
| There are no further details of the accident, which took place on Thursday 1 August, however an update on his condition is promised. | There are no further details of the accident, which took place on Thursday 1 August, however an update on his condition is promised. |
| The gigs they have cancelled were due to take place in Belgium and Japan. | The gigs they have cancelled were due to take place in Belgium and Japan. |
| Along with Gem, Beady Eye features lead singer Liam Gallagher and guitarist Andy Bell, who all found fame in Oasis. | |
| Former Kasabian guitarist Jay Mehler joined the group earlier this year. | Former Kasabian guitarist Jay Mehler joined the group earlier this year. |
| Beady Eye's second album, BE, was released on 10 June. | Beady Eye's second album, BE, was released on 10 June. |
| They worked with Yeah Yeah Yeahs producer Dave Sitek, who Liam described as "without a doubt the best producer I've ever worked with, a real outlaw". | They worked with Yeah Yeah Yeahs producer Dave Sitek, who Liam described as "without a doubt the best producer I've ever worked with, a real outlaw". |
| He added: "When we were writing it, we really got our heads down - clear heads." | He added: "When we were writing it, we really got our heads down - clear heads." |
| The band has featured on a number of festival line-ups this year, including T in the Park and Glastonbury. | The band has featured on a number of festival line-ups this year, including T in the Park and Glastonbury. |
| They are due to perform at V Festival on 17 August. | They are due to perform at V Festival on 17 August. |
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