Peter Kember

Peter Kember

Peter Kember, also known as Sonic Boom from Spacemen 3, is still an influential figure in the psych scene, having made many records with his bands Spectrum and EAR (Experimental Audio Research) as well as producing bands such as The Vacant Lots, MGMT and Moon Duo.

Peter Kember is one of the figureheads of the psych scene, his former band Spacemen 3 still remaining hugely influential.

Better known for playing vintage Fender Jaguars and Vox Teardrop guitars in the past, Kember has in more recent times also turned to his Airline 59 2P.

Sonic Boom (as Kember is better known) still carries the psych torch with his other bands and producing some of the hottest names in the scene.

Instruments used:

Airline 59 2P view more

Airline 59 2p

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Tour Dates:

For Sonic Boom/Spectrum live dates, please click here

Links:

Sonic Boom official website

Peter Kember interview

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