Lanemeyer was an American

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band from northern

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active between 1997 and 2001.

History

Lanemeyer was formed in 1997, and became known for "shaping some of the more popular strains of punk". Taking their name from

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'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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, 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 on I Surrender Records (Rob Hitt from Midtown's record label).

Members

* Chris Barker (vocals/guitar) * Mike Doyle (vocals/bass) * 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

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'' (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" (

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, 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 *

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– Brian Fallon * Cincinnati Rail Tie – Brian Fallon, Casey Lee Morgan * Revolution Summer – Casey Lee Morgan * The Forever Endeavor – Casey Lee Morgan * We're All Broken – Casey Lee Morgan

References

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