Lanemeyer Explained

Lanemeyer
Background:	group_or_band
Origin:	New Jersey, U.S.
Genre:	Pop punk
Years Active:	1997–2001
Label:	Red Leader Records All About Records Too Hep Records
Past Members:	Chris 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]

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

• 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)
• Brian Fallon (vocals/guitar)

Discography

• Stories for the Big Screen EP (1999, Red Leader Records)^[6]
• Lanemeyer/Emanuel Nice Split (2000)
• If There's a Will, There's Still Nothing (2000, Too Hep Records)^{[7] [8]}
• 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" (Springman Records, 2001)

Related bands

• Arcade Academy – Mike Doyle
• the Look Away – Sean Smith
• The Gaslight Anthem – Brian Fallon
• This Charming Man – 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

External links

• • • Lanemeyer at ARTISTdirect.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mike Doyle of Lanemeyer on 'Stories on the Big Screen' Turning 20, Their Reunion & Brian Fallon. Bill. Bodkin. July 20, 2018. The Pop Break. August 7, 2024. August 7, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240807234024/https://thepopbreak.com/2018/07/20/mike-doyle-of-lanemeyer-on-stories-on-the-big-screen-turning-20-their-reunion-brian-fallon/. live.
2. Web site: DaRonco . Mike . Lanemeyer Biography by Mike DaRonco . . 12 January 2025 . January 14, 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250114190043/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lanemeyer-mn0000130558#biography . live .
3. Ettinger . Art . Reviews . Punk Planet . 1 July 2004 . 62 . 120 .
4. News: Canning . Michael . Place punk fans can call home Series: EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS . St. Petersburg Times . 19 August 2005.
5. Web site: I Surrender Records Re-Releasing Lanemeyer and Humble Beginnings Albums . readjunk.com . 14 January 2025 . 3 July 2018 . January 14, 2025 . https://web.archive.org/web/20250114223253/https://www.readjunk.com/news/music/i-surrender-records-re-releasing-lane-meyer-and-humble-beginnings-albums/ . live .
6. Jonathan. Floyd. LANEMEYER - “Stories For The Big Screen” CD . Maximum Rocknroll . May 2000 . 204 . 129 .
7. Web site: Lanemeyer - If There's A Will, There's Sti . Punknews.org . 12 January 2025 . 15 July 2001 . June 23, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240623172158/https://www.punknews.org/review/367/lanemeyer-if-theres-a-will-theres-sti . live .
8. LANEMEYER IF THERE'S A WILL, THERE'S STILL NOTHING . Skratch . September 2000 . 55 . 77 .