- Co wrote "Celebration" with Ian Green Oakenfold and Madonna. "Celebration" became the title track of Madonna's greatest hits album and was nominated for a Grammy.
- Formed "Joe Echo" 3 months after leya broke up.
- After 7 years together Leya Broke up but all remain close friends and the members have worked together on many music projects since.
- Leya was Nominated Best new Irish band at the Meteor awards in Dublin.
- Leya Released an album titled "Watch You don't Take Off," although it received many good reviews it didn't hit the charts.
- Formed the band, "Leya" when he was 24.
- During college he formed a band named, "Cold Comfort" and recorded an album which was never released.
- Spent 4 years in Bangor Music college in Northern Ireland.
- Left school at 16 and worked as a Coach builder, Glazer, Joiner and Labourer.
- Did his first gig at age 15 in Belfast and has been self employed musician since age 17.
- Formed his first band at age 13 with his "best mates," Paul Shivers and Neil Collins.
- Bought his first electric guitar and amp when he was 12 with money he saved from working on a farm.
- Played Gealic football. Mid field was his position.
- Was born in Castledawson Northern Ireland.
- Is the eldest of 5 children.
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