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Peter Archer

Australian guitarist and songwriter (Crow)

January 1, 1962 - May 18, 2026 (Age 64)

Source: Wikipedia public record

Crow are an Australian rock band that is best known for three albums released in the 1990s.

Known forAustralian guitarist and songwriter (Crow)
Age64
DiedMay 18, 2026
SourceWikipedia public record

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Crow are an Australian rock band that is best known for three albums released in the 1990s. Peter Archer died on May 18, 2026. This memorial record includes life dates, public details, and ways for family, friends, and readers to add memories.

Died
May 18, 2026
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Wikipedia: Crow (Australian band)
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Obituary

Peter Archer, 64, died on May 18, 2026. Peter Archer was known publicly as an Australian guitarist and songwriter (Crow). Crow are an Australian rock band that is best known for three albums released in the 1990s. Founded by songwriters Peter Fenton and Peter Archer in Sydney in 1986, Crow ceased all activity in 1999, only to begin playing again in 2007. In 2009, they recorded an album of new material. Mixed by Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil), the album was released in 2010. In 1998, the respected Australian music magazine Juice labeled Crow as the 'best band in Australia since The Birthday Party'. Public biographical listings identify Archer as an Australian guitarist and songwriter (Crow). This public record remains centered on Archer's work as an Australian guitarist and songwriter (Crow) and the documented milestones of that career.

Timeline

Key moments

  1. 1986
    Founded by songwriters Peter Fenton and Peter Archer in Sydney in 1986

    Founded by songwriters Peter Fenton and Peter Archer in Sydney in 1986, Crow ceased all activity in 1999, only to begin playing again in 2007.

  2. 2009
    In 2009, they recorded an album of new material

    In 2009, they recorded an album of new material.

  3. 2010
    Mixed by Jim Moginie

    Mixed by Jim Moginie (Midnight Oil), the album was released in 2010.

  4. 1998
    In 1998, the respected Australian music magazine Juice labeled Crow...

    In 1998, the respected Australian music magazine Juice labeled Crow as the 'best band in Australia since The Birthday Party'.

  5. May 18, 2026
    Died

    Peter Archer died at age 64.

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Public life

Crow are an Australian rock band that is best known for three albums released in the 1990s.

Notable detail 2

With releases on Phantom, Half A Cow, RooArt and BMG, Crow is widely acknowledged as influential in Australian music.

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This memorial page is built from a public-source record and expanded with structured life details, dates, and tribute tools on OfficialObituary.com. Source retrieved May 18, 2026.

  • Wikipedia · Crow (Australian band)May 18, 2026
Wikipedia · Crow (Australian band)

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