Alex Feder
Alex Feder | |
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Feder performing with Linkin Park in 2025 | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Leonard Friend |
| Born | Alexander George Feder November 20, 1984 New York City, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician |
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| Formerly of | The XYZ Affair |
Alexander George Feder (born November 20, 1984), also known as Leonard Friend, is an American musician, singer-songwriter, and record producer.[1]
Feder was the songwriter, singer, and guitarist of the XYZ Affair. After the demise of his previous band, Feder moved from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and started recording as Leonard Friend.[2]
His first release was the Lynyrd Frynd EP, with lead single "Serious Music". Nylon called the latter "the smoothest-sounding debut we've heard in a while".[3]
In 2013 he released a remix of Justin Timberlake's "Suit & Tie".[4]
Until 2017, he toured with Spanish artist Enrique Iglesias. Subsequently, Feder spent four years touring internationally with American singer LP. He also played for artists such as Ellie Goulding, Miley Cyrus, and Natasha Bedingfield.[5]
In 2024, Feder became the touring lead guitarist for a reformed Linkin Park, filling in for founding member Brad Delson who chose to step down from touring.[6] He first performed with Linkin Park on September 5, and played on their From Zero World Tour (2024–2026).[7]
After living in Los Angeles for several years, as of 2025 Feder resides in Mexico City.[5]
Discography
XYZ affair
- Good To Know (But Hard To Tell) - EP (2003)
- A Few More Published Studies - (2006)
- Trials - Digi EP (2008)
Leonard Friend/Alex Feder
References
- ^ Kaplan, Ilana (22 February 2012). "Discovery: Leonard Friend". Interview Magazine. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ a b "Leonard Friend, 'Lynyrd Frynd EP' (Free Album Download)". WXRT/CBS Local. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ "Leonard Friend, "Serious Music"". Nylon Magazine. Dec 16, 2011. Archived from the original on 9 May 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2013.
- ^ Rubenstein, Jenna Hally (January 23, 2013). "Check Out Leonard Friend's New Jack Swing Remix Of Justin Timberlake's 'Suit & Tie Featuring Jay-Z'". MTV Buzzworthy. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014.
- ^ a b Andertons Music Co (2025-09-20). The Captain Meets Alex Feder (Linkin Park). Retrieved 2026-02-08 – via YouTube.
- ^ "BRAD DELSON Says He Won't Be Touring With Reunited LINKIN PARK". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 2024-09-06. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Hé, Kristen S. (2024-09-06). ""This is not the end, this is not the beginning": Linkin Park look to the future with new faces". NME. Retrieved 2024-09-08.
- ^ Evans, Ronnie (2013-02-25). "Leonard Friend - LXLF EP". EarMilk. Retrieved 13 March 2013.