no Bentley Levy Bass From Watford Bentley is a talented young bassist. Brought up around musicians his Father a Pro Bassist and mother a Vocalist. A big Hendrix fan, Bentley forms part of the current rhythm section. August 2006 Present yes Josh Tim Drums and BVs From Watford Josh is Keith Moon, or should I say Animal. A big Who fan, Josh forms the other part of the current rhythm section. He also owns his own record company LG Records. May 2006 Present yes Mel Flash Bass, Keys and Vocals From Watford, Mel helps form the original Gem and the Stones. A music student and writer, Mel gave attitude and sex appeal to the Stones. Mel loves Aerosmith, and heavy rock. She also designed the first www.myspace.com/gemandthestones site. She performed and promoted gigs at St Clement Danes School, where Gem and the Stones wins Battle of the Bands Competition, as well as being part of the regular slot at Indy Jax. January 2006 Present yes Sarah Doe Drums From Hatfield, Sarah rehearsed with Gem and Mel on a regular basis at the Farm Factory, home to Argent and The Animals. Sarah, an agressive and energetic female drummer also brought sex appeal to the Stones and played with Gem and Mel at regular slots at Indy Jax and for Mr Freeze's 50th at Water End Hall. Sarah went to student music at Uni. January 2006 Present yes Candy Davies Double Bass From Wembly Candy a double bassist is classically trained. Appearing on the 1668 Kronenburg advert, is also a big Hendrix fan, Candy formed part of the original Gemmai group. Candy performed with Gem at The Grey Horse, Kingston, and ONeils, Fulham. August 2005 Present yes Mai Angel Drums and BVs A drum teacher from London, Mai played the drums for Gemmai, which latterly became Gem and the Stones. Candy performed with Gem at The Grey Horse, Kingston, and ONeils, Fulham. Mai had previously played with the Sugar Babes in the Round Round Video. She also performed as a Scary Spice look-a-like! June 2005 Present yes Steve O Drums From Oz, Steve played drums on Gem's solo album on original tracks such as Jam, Past Future and AOK. Not only is he mean on the drums, but he's mean with the socket set. Gem met Steve when her first studio resided above a Jaguar repair centre...Steve the Speed Demon. Both Steve and Gem's guitar teacher, Robin Bibi introduced Gem to The Ram Jam Blues Club in Kingston, where Gem later performed with Mai and Candy as Gemmai. January 2001 Present yes Mike Cliffe Keyboards From Chessington, Mike a talented programmer and exceptional keyboardist has previously collaborated with Gem. We love John Barry! December 2000 Present yes Gem Guitar & Lead Vocals From Hertfordshire, Gem was brought up around punk and rock musicians, her Father and Uncles members of the Anal Surgeons and Fun Boy Five. Gem forms the collaborative with the Stones. Gem knocks out tunes for the Stones to play. Influenced by Hendrix, The Sex Pistols and Barrie, Gem loves her classic British Gangsta style music. Gem is also the Director of her own label, Gem Records Limited. Both hers and the Stones music is signed to Gem Records. Gem the solo artist is also signed to Gem Records, seeing her first album release Jam in 2002. Previous credits include Dennis Bovell/Julian Jones and Hasbro Europe. December 1975 Present