Anatomy of a Ghost

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Anatomy of a Ghost
Origin Portland, Oregon, United States
Genres
Years active2002–2004
Labels Fearless
Past members John Gourley
Nick Simon
Zachary Carothers
Joe Simon
Dewey Halpaus

Anatomy of a Ghost was an American emo band from Portland, Oregon, some of whose members originally hailed from Alaska.

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History

Anatomy of a Ghost formed early in 2002 and gained popularity through live performances and through internet promotional channels. In 2003, they toured the United States with Saosin and Boys Night Out. [1] Their debut (and only) record, Evanesce, was released in October 2003 on Fearless Records. Despite a warm critical reception, [2] [3] [4] the group broke up in May 2004. [1] [5] The group reunited briefly in 2005 to put together a new album, but the project never materialized. In the meantime, John Gourley and Zach Carothers began playing in the group Portugal. The Man, [6] and Dewey Halpaus had started a group called The Burning Room. Prior to forming Anatomy of a Ghost, Dewey Halpaus, and brothers Nick and Joe Simon were in a band called Nice Guy Eddie.

Members

Discography

Studio albums

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References

  1. 1 2 Anatomy of a Ghost at Allmusic.com
  2. ↑ Album Review, Rockzone. Accessed November 4, 2007.
  3. ↑ Album Review, Geekburger. Accessed November 4, 2007.
  4. ↑ Album Review, Ink 19. Accessed November 4, 2007.
  5. ↑ Anatomy of a Ghost Disbands. Decapolis, May 14, 2004. Accessed November 4, 2007.
  6. ↑ Elliott, Will (27 July 2007). "Valley rockers look forward to homecoming gigs". Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman.
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