Mark Leddy – Vocals
Brian Lynam – Guitar
Keith Geraghty – Bass
Paul Dempsey – Keyboards
Gary Sullivan - Drums

Originally from Dublin, Ireland, FRIENDS OF EMMET (F.O.E.) are now based in Los Angeles, CA and released their debut album COMING APART in April of 2010.

The album’s title track “Coming Apart” is a tribute to Kevin Hines (HBO’s The Bridge), who attempted suicide at the age of 19 and survived jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge. Hines is one of the few to ever survive the suicide plunge from 245 feet above the water and is now an advocate for several suicide prevention organizations. Upon hearing about Hines’ story, the band found themselves inspired by the turn of events and wrote “Coming Apart” in his honor.

The video for the title track “Coming Apart” was filmed on location in downtown Los Angeles & also features Kevin Hines. The video was featured on CBS Sunday Morning in October 2010 as part of a Suicide Prevention segment featuring Kevin Hines and “S.A.V.E.” (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education.)

In addition to “Coming Apart” getting National exposure on television and radio, FRIENDS OF EMMET was also just nominated for a Hollywood Music in Media Award for the single’s video. Catch one of the band’s shows during their National tour from January – February 2011.

 
Listen to our audio interview with vocalist Mark Leddy:
Part 1: How the band name came about and musical influences 

Part 2: The impact of music and inspiration from the story of Kevin Hines’ suicide survival

Part 3: How suicide has affected the band and advice on how to cope during hard times

Part 4: Touring, Mark’s love of all things Apple, and words to live by

 

“Coming Apart” Video

For more info on Friends of Emmet:
Official Website
Myspace

Friends of Emmet support:
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education http://www.save.org/
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Collateral Damage http://leftbehindbysuicide.org