Anatomy of a Ghost was an American emo band from Portland, Oregon, some of whose members originally hailed from Alaska.
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.[ Anatomy of a Ghost] at Allmusic.com Their debut (and only) record, Evanesce, was released in October 2003 on Fearless Records. Despite a warm critical reception,Album Review , Rockzone. Accessed November 4, 2007.Album Review, Geekburger. Accessed November 4, 2007.Album Review , Ink 19. Accessed November 4, 2007. the group broke up in May 2004.Anatomy of a Ghost Disbands. Decapolis, May 14, 2004. Accessed November 4, 2007. 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, 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.
Band members John Gourley – vocals Nick Simon – drums Zachary Carothers – bass Joe Simon – guitar Dewey Halpaus – guitar
Discography Studio albums Evanesce (Fearless Records, 2003)
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