Full Metal Hangover
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History
The band formed as a quintet under the name "Make Your Own Fun" in 1988. Shortly thereafter they took the name "Full Metal Hangover", combining the title of the 1987 Stanley Kubrick film "Full Metal Jacket" and a common ailment of band members. By the early 90's they were trimmed to a trio made up of the Meyer brothers and John Pearson.
FMH played venues such as The Whole, First Avenue's 7th Street Entry, Fernando's, The 400 Bar, and Hamline University. Shows were frequented by frenzied fans largely made up of friends, family, and an occasional confused head banger. For the latter segment of their audience the band would pull out a Spinal Tap cover.
John Pearson wrote most of the group's original compositions. These included "At Least", "Thrill a Minute" and "Roadkill (on the Highway of Love)". Each had a country-rock backbone with a punk/garage sensibility.
In addition to several recordings from live performances, the band recorded one studio tape "Know When to Say 'What?'" in 1991. Soon after the group disbanded when the remaining members began persuing other careers.
Members
Roger Meyer: Vocals (Bass in the trio)
Chris Nice (aka Sid): Guitar
John Pearson (aka Lenny): Lyrics, Vocals and Guitar
Scott Wentworth: Bass
Phil Meyer: Drums and Vocals
Discography
Know When to Say "What", 1991
Audio
Anecdotes
Laurie Lindeen of Zuzu's Petals sang back up for FMH at Fernando's in the summer of 1989.
Vinnie and the Stardusters' "This is Fast Lounge" parodied FMH's "This is Rock and Roll"
