Lanemeyer was a

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band from northern

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, United States. Lanemeyer was formed in 1997. Taking their name from John Cusack's character (Lane Meyer) in the film '' Better Off Dead...'', Lanemeyer were known for their humor and love of comedy. They broke up in 2001 after touring with bands such as

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, River City High,

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, and many more. After the breakup, several members continued to perform with other bands, such as The Forever Endeavor,

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, and Day at the Fair (

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). Lanemeyer has reunited several times to play single shows, with varying member lineups. In 2018 they re-released ''Stories for the Big Screen'' on limited Green Vinyl I Surrender Records. This is Rob Hitt from Midtown's record label.

Members

* Chris Barker (vocals/guitar) * Mike Doyle (vocals/bass) - Check ou
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about the late 90s punk scene * Sean Smith (drums) * Rob Heiner (guitar) * Alan Rappaport (vocals/guitar) * David Patino (drums) * Andrew Bowman Spratt (guitar) * Casey Lee Morgan (guitar) *

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(vocals/guitar)

Discography

* '' Stories for the Big Screen'' EP (1999, Red Leader Records) * ''Lanemeyer/ Emanuel Nice'' split (2000) * '' If There's a Will, There's Still Nothing'' (2000, Too Hep Records) * '' Songs We Hated The Least'' (free retrospective compilation CD handed out at their first reunion show) * '' Whispering Every Word into a Smile'' (2006, Top 5/All About Records) Compilation appearances * '' Punk Uprisings: Incompatible, Vol. 1'' - song "Me and You on the Big Screen" ( Victory Records, 1998) * '' Punked Up Love'' - song "Fuck You And Your Boyfriend" (VMS Records, 2000) * '' Punk Rock Strike: Punk Rock Strikes Back, Vol. 2'' - song "Alarm" (

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, 2001)

Related bands

* Arcade Academy - Mike Doyle * the Look Away - Sean Smith *

- Brian Fallon * This Charming Man - Brian Fallon *

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- Brian Fallon, Casey Lee Morgan * Revolution Summer - Casey Lee Morgan * The Forever Endeavor - Casey Lee Morgan * We're All Broken - Casey Lee Morgan

External links

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