Lanemeyer

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Lanemeyer
Origin New Jersey, U.S.
Genres Pop punk
Years active1997–2001
LabelsRed Leader Records
All About Records
Too Hep Records
Past membersChris Barker
Mike Doyle
Casey Lee Morgan
Sean Smith

Lanemeyer was an American pop punk band from northern New Jersey active between 1997 and 2001. [1]

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History

Lanemeyer was formed in 1997, and became known for "shaping some of the more popular strains of punk". [2] [3] Taking their name from John Cusack's character Lane Meyer in the film Better Off Dead... , [4] Lanemeyer were known for their humor and love of comedy. They broke up in 2001 after touring with bands such as The Lawrence Arms, Bigwig, River City High, Whippersnapper, and many more. After the breakup, several members continued to perform with other bands, such as The Forever Endeavor, The Gaslight Anthem, and Day at the Fair (Rushmore Records). 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). [1] [5]

Members

Discography

Compilation appearances

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References

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  2. ↑ DaRonco, Mike. "Lanemeyer Biography by Mike DaRonco". Allmusic . Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ Ettinger, Art (July 1, 2004). "Reviews". Punk Planet (62): 120.
  4. ↑ Canning, Michael (August 19, 2005). "Place punk fans can call home Series: EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS". St. Petersburg Times.
  5. ↑ "I Surrender Records Re-Releasing Lanemeyer and Humble Beginnings Albums". readjunk.com. July 3, 2018. Archived from the original on January 14, 2025. Retrieved January 14, 2025.
  6. ↑ Floyd, Jonathan (May 2000). "LANEMEYER - "Stories For The Big Screen" CD". Maximum Rocknroll (204): 129.
  7. ↑ "Lanemeyer - If There's A Will, There's Sti". Punknews.org. July 15, 2001. Archived from the original on June 23, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2025.
  8. ↑ "LANEMEYER IF THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S STILL NOTHING". Skratch (55): 77. September 2000.
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