Jamie Lenman
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Jamie Edward Lenman, in Greenwich, was the lead singer and guitar player
in the British
alternative rock
trio Reuben
. He was a founding member of the band along with bassist Jon Pearce and was also the main songwriter for the band.
Lenman has been in and out of bands since his early teenage years, a few of them alongside Jon Pearce. Lenman and Pearce eventually formed the band Angel with drummer Jason Wilcock. After a demo release and prior to their first EP
, the band changed drummers and renamed themselves Reuben.
From 2004 to 2008, Lenman has played drums in the band Caretaker. Lenman has also performed as a guest vocalist on albums by Frank Turner
, Sucioperro
, Sean Genockey and Left Side Brain
. Lenman and band mate Guy Davis collaborated with yourcodenameis:milo
on Milo's Print Is Dead project.
Lenman has directed many music videos for bands including Reuben, Sucioperro
and Frank Turner
.
Reuben split amicably in June 2008 due to a "culmination of different pressures" and Lenman currently illustrates for various clients including the Dr who Magazine and the The Guardian
in London.
Guitarist
A guitarist is a musician who plays the guitar. Guitarists may play a variety of instruments such as classical guitars, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, and bass guitars. Some guitarists accompany themselves on the guitar while singing.- Versatility :The guitarist controls an extremely...
in the British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
alternative rock
Alternative rock
Alternative rock is a genre of rock music and a term used to describe a diverse musical movement that emerged from the independent music underground of the 1980s and became widely popular by the 1990s...
trio Reuben
Reuben (band)
Reuben were an English three-piece musical group from Camberley, Surrey. Their music was a fusion of alternative rock and heavy metal, as their songs cover a variety of styles, ranging from heavy and upbeat, such as their 2005 single "Blamethrower" to slower, more melodic songs such as their 2004...
. He was a founding member of the band along with bassist Jon Pearce and was also the main songwriter for the band.
Lenman has been in and out of bands since his early teenage years, a few of them alongside Jon Pearce. Lenman and Pearce eventually formed the band Angel with drummer Jason Wilcock. After a demo release and prior to their first EP
Pilot EP
The Pilot EP was the first official release by British rock band Reuben. This recording was with the original Reuben line up, including Mark Lawton on drums. It was recorded in the summer of 2000 at Backline studios in Guildford with ex Redwood guitarist Rob Blackham...
, the band changed drummers and renamed themselves Reuben.
From 2004 to 2008, Lenman has played drums in the band Caretaker. Lenman has also performed as a guest vocalist on albums by Frank Turner
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Winchester. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. To date, Turner has released four solo albums, two rarities...
, Sucioperro
Sucioperro
Sucioperro are a Scottish rock band from Ayrshire, formed in 2002. The band's name is a rough Spanish translation of "dirty dog".-Random Acts of Intimacy:...
, Sean Genockey and Left Side Brain
Left Side Brain
Left Side Brain are an English-Welsh rock band from Bristol, England, who have released 3 albums on Bristol-based independent label Sugar Shack Records...
. Lenman and band mate Guy Davis collaborated with yourcodenameis:milo
Yourcodenameis:milo
-External links:**...
on Milo's Print Is Dead project.
Lenman has directed many music videos for bands including Reuben, Sucioperro
Sucioperro
Sucioperro are a Scottish rock band from Ayrshire, formed in 2002. The band's name is a rough Spanish translation of "dirty dog".-Random Acts of Intimacy:...
and Frank Turner
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Winchester. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. To date, Turner has released four solo albums, two rarities...
.
Reuben split amicably in June 2008 due to a "culmination of different pressures" and Lenman currently illustrates for various clients including the Dr who Magazine and the The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
in London.
Discography
- Pilot EPPilot EPThe Pilot EP was the first official release by British rock band Reuben. This recording was with the original Reuben line up, including Mark Lawton on drums. It was recorded in the summer of 2000 at Backline studios in Guildford with ex Redwood guitarist Rob Blackham...
- ReubenReuben (band)Reuben were an English three-piece musical group from Camberley, Surrey. Their music was a fusion of alternative rock and heavy metal, as their songs cover a variety of styles, ranging from heavy and upbeat, such as their 2005 single "Blamethrower" to slower, more melodic songs such as their 2004...
(2000) - Racecar Is Racecar BackwardsRacecar Is Racecar BackwardsRacecar Is Racecar Backwards is the debut full-length album by the British rock band Reuben. It was recorded between July and November 2003, and was produced by Jason Wilcock at his home-made studio in Chobham.-Track listing:...
- ReubenReuben (band)Reuben were an English three-piece musical group from Camberley, Surrey. Their music was a fusion of alternative rock and heavy metal, as their songs cover a variety of styles, ranging from heavy and upbeat, such as their 2005 single "Blamethrower" to slower, more melodic songs such as their 2004...
(2004) - Very Fast Very DangerousVery Fast Very DangerousVery Fast Very Dangerous is the second album by British rock band Reuben, released little over a year after their debut. Song writing for this album begun as soon as the recording for its predecessor, Racecar Is Racecar Backwards had finished in September 2003. The name originates from a line in...
- ReubenReuben (band)Reuben were an English three-piece musical group from Camberley, Surrey. Their music was a fusion of alternative rock and heavy metal, as their songs cover a variety of styles, ranging from heavy and upbeat, such as their 2005 single "Blamethrower" to slower, more melodic songs such as their 2004...
(2005) - In Nothing We TrustIn Nothing We TrustIn Nothing We Trust is Reuben's third studio album, released on 25 June 2007. It was mastered in February 2007 by Howie Weinberg in New York. The album was recorded, produced and mixed at Livingstone Studios in London and Soul Valley Studios in Wimbledon by Sean Genockey...
- ReubenReuben (band)Reuben were an English three-piece musical group from Camberley, Surrey. Their music was a fusion of alternative rock and heavy metal, as their songs cover a variety of styles, ranging from heavy and upbeat, such as their 2005 single "Blamethrower" to slower, more melodic songs such as their 2004...
(2007) - We Should Have Gone To UniversityWe Should Have Gone To UniversityWe Should Have Gone To University is the 2009 three-disc record album by the Alternative rock group Reuben.-Disc One:#"Alpha Signal Seven"#"Words From Reuben"#"Crimson"#"Death Of A Star"#"Shambles"#"Scared Of The Police"...
- ReubenReuben (band)Reuben were an English three-piece musical group from Camberley, Surrey. Their music was a fusion of alternative rock and heavy metal, as their songs cover a variety of styles, ranging from heavy and upbeat, such as their 2005 single "Blamethrower" to slower, more melodic songs such as their 2004...
(2009)
Other projects
- "Captain Of Lies" by YourCodeNameIs:Milo (vocals/guitar/songwriting)
- "A Little Bit Of Rappin'" by The Black Dog All Stars (vocals)
- "The Ladies Of London Town" by Frank TurnerFrank TurnerFrank Turner is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Winchester. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. To date, Turner has released four solo albums, two rarities...
(vocals) - "Are You Convinced?" by SucioperroSucioperroSucioperro are a Scottish rock band from Ayrshire, formed in 2002. The band's name is a rough Spanish translation of "dirty dog".-Random Acts of Intimacy:...
(vocals)