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|Occupation = [[Musician]]
| years_active = 1987-present
|Genre = [[Hard rock]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
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| label = [[Capitol Records|Capitol]]
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| associated_acts = [[Helix (band)|Helix]], The Joys, Buffalo Brothers
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'''Glen "Archie" Gamble''' is a 40 year old drummer from [[London, Ontario]], [[Canada]] and is best known for his tenure in [[Helix (band)|Helix]]. He has been playing drums for 30 years, over 20 of those professionally. He has had the privilege of playing with some classic bands, both as a side-man and in an opening capacity, and toured with some of his heroes: [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Alice Cooper]], [[Vince Neil]], [[Paul Rodgers]], [[Robert Plant]], as well as some younger bands: [[Sum 41]], KAOS, [[The Trews]], [[Finger 11]] and more.<ref name="book">{{cite book | author=Vollmer, Brian| title= Gimme An R! the story of Brian Vollmer, lead vocalist of Helix| publisher=Ball Media Corporation | date=2004 | isbn=0-9739849-0-2}}</ref>
'''Glen "Archie" Gamble''' is a drummer from [[London, Ontario]], Canada and is best known for his tenure in [[Helix (band)|Helix]]. He has played with some [[classic rock]] bands, both as a side-man and in an opening capacity: [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]], [[Alice Cooper]], [[Vince Neil]], [[Paul Rodgers]], [[Robert Plant]], as well as some younger bands: [[Sum 41]], KAOS, [[The Trews]], [[Finger 11]] and more.<ref name="book"> Most recently,Gamble has played one-off shows drumming for Lita Ford (The Runaways)Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) Ace Frehley (Kiss) and The Four Horsemen (Def America) {{cite book | author=Vollmer, Brian| title= Gimme An R! the story of Brian Vollmer, lead vocalist of Helix| publisher=Ball Media Corporation | year=2004 | isbn=0-9739849-0-2}}</ref>



== Career ==
== Career ==


As a member of '''[[Helix (band)|Helix]]''' (1996-2005), he was able to play on several [[EMI]]/[[Capitol Records]] releases, as well as a live concert DVD put out by EMI International. In 1996, he joined the band on drums, adding some stability and taking on some of singer [[Brian Vollmer]]'s workload such as road managing duties.<ref name="HELIX - An Open Letter From Archie">[http://www.bravewords.com/news/24315 HELIX - An Open Letter From "Archie"]</ref>
As a member of ''[[Helix (band)|Helix]]'' (1997–2004), Gamble was able to play on a few [[EMI Records|EMI]]/[[Capitol Records]] releases, as well as a live concert DVD put out by EMI International. In 1997, he joined the band on drums, adding some stability and taking on some of singer [[Brian Vollmer]]'s workload such as road managing duties.<ref name="HELIX - An Open Letter From Archie">{{cite web|url=http://www.bravewords.com/news/24315 |title=HELIX - An Open Letter From "Archie" |publisher=Bravewords.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-15}}</ref>


Prior to this, Glen was in a band called '''Buffalo Brothers''' on Attic/[[Universal Music]], almost cracking the Canadian Top 40 at #41. He played in the Buffalo Brothers with future Helix alumni Jeff "Stan" Fountain on bass, Dan Fawcett on guitar, and Shaun Sanders on guitar.<ref name="book"></ref><ref>[http://chrwradio.com/lma/1996/Buffalo%20Brothers%20-%20magic%20Incinerator/buffalo2.htm The London Music Archives - 1996]</ref> In late 2005, he left Helix to form his own band, '''The Joys'''. Gamble was replaced in Helix by [[Brian Doerner]].<ref name="HELIX - An Open Letter From Archie"/>
Prior to this, Gamble was in a band called ''Buffalo Brothers'' on Attic/[[Universal Music]], almost cracking the Canadian Top 40 at #41. He played in the Buffalo Brothers with future Helix alumni Jeff "Stan" Fountain on bass, Dan Fawcett on guitar, and Shaun Sanders on guitar.<ref name="book" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://chrwradio.com/lma/1996/Buffalo%20Brothers%20-%20magic%20Incinerator/buffalo2.htm |title=The London Music Archives - 1996 |publisher=Chrwradio.com |date= |accessdate=2011-10-15}}</ref> In late 2004, he left Helix to drum for ''The Joys'' who had a Gold single in Canada. Gamble was replaced in Helix by Brian Doerner.<ref name="HELIX - An Open Letter From Archie"/>


The Joys (formerly, The Popjoys) were signed to [[Koch Records]] Canada, after selling over 20,000 CDs at shows. They also saw their independent 3-song single go gold in September 2007. On July 11, 2008 The Joys released the album ''Unfold'' nationally. Gamble left the band in July 2008. He is currently free-lancing and doing session work.
The Joys (formerly Popjoy) were signed to [[Koch Records]] Canada. On July 11, 2008 The Joys released the album ''Unfold'' nationally. Gamble left the band in July 2008. Presently, Gamble does session and side-man work, along with being the leader of the cruise ship band GAMBLE. He endorses Dixon Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Remo Heads, Cool Claws, Headhunters Drumsticks and KickPort.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==

=== Buffalo Brothers ===
=== Buffalo Brothers ===
*''Magic Incinerator'' (1996)
*''Magic Incinerator'' (1996)
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== Videos ==
== Videos ==

=== Helix ===
=== Helix ===
*''[[30th Anniversary Concert]]'' (DVD 2004)
*''[[30th Anniversary Concert]]'' (DVD 2004)
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== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:58, 15 May 2024

Glen "Archie" Gamble
Born (1968-08-03) August 3, 1968 (age 56)
Wallaceburg, Ontario, Canada
OriginLondon, Ontario, Canada
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, percussion
Years active1987-present
LabelsCapitol

Glen "Archie" Gamble is a drummer from London, Ontario, Canada and is best known for his tenure in Helix. He has played with some classic rock bands, both as a side-man and in an opening capacity: Kiss, Alice Cooper, Vince Neil, Paul Rodgers, Robert Plant, as well as some younger bands: Sum 41, KAOS, The Trews, Finger 11 and more.[1]

Career

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As a member of Helix (1997–2004), Gamble was able to play on a few EMI/Capitol Records releases, as well as a live concert DVD put out by EMI International. In 1997, he joined the band on drums, adding some stability and taking on some of singer Brian Vollmer's workload such as road managing duties.[2]

Prior to this, Gamble was in a band called Buffalo Brothers on Attic/Universal Music, almost cracking the Canadian Top 40 at #41. He played in the Buffalo Brothers with future Helix alumni Jeff "Stan" Fountain on bass, Dan Fawcett on guitar, and Shaun Sanders on guitar.[1][3] In late 2004, he left Helix to drum for The Joys who had a Gold single in Canada. Gamble was replaced in Helix by Brian Doerner.[2]

The Joys (formerly Popjoy) were signed to Koch Records Canada. On July 11, 2008 The Joys released the album Unfold nationally. Gamble left the band in July 2008. Presently, Gamble does session and side-man work, along with being the leader of the cruise ship band GAMBLE. He endorses Dixon Drums, Sabian Cymbals, Remo Heads, Cool Claws, Headhunters Drumsticks and KickPort.

Discography

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Buffalo Brothers

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  • Magic Incinerator (1996)

Helix

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The Joys

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  • Unfold (2008)

Videos

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Helix

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References

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  1. ^ a b Most recently,Gamble has played one-off shows drumming for Lita Ford (The Runaways)Dee Snider (Twisted Sister) Ace Frehley (Kiss) and The Four Horsemen (Def America) Vollmer, Brian (2004). Gimme An R! the story of Brian Vollmer, lead vocalist of Helix. Ball Media Corporation. ISBN 0-9739849-0-2.
  2. ^ a b "HELIX - An Open Letter From "Archie"". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
  3. ^ "The London Music Archives - 1996". Chrwradio.com. Retrieved 2011-10-15.
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