EMF

EMF Artistfacts

  • 1989-1992
    James AtkinVocals
    Ian DenchGuitar
    Derran BrownsonKeyboards
    Zac FoleyBass
    Mark DecloedtDrums
  • Their name stands for Epson Mad Funkers, which is the label for fans of the band New Order. It was rumored that their name stood for Ecstasy Mother F**kers.
  • Their album Schubert Dip is a play on words. Sherbet Dip is a British candy and Schubert is a classical composer. Guitarist Ian Dench was quoted as saying: "If ever I'm short of a chord sequence I nick one from Schubert."
  • Ian Dench is a graduate of Oxford.
  • Zac Foley died in 2002 after overdosing on drugs and alcohol at a New Year's Eve celebration. He was 31.
  • In 2009, James Atkin became a secondary school teacher at the Holy Family School in Keighley, England. He released a solo album in 2014 called A Country Mile.
  • Ian Dench has done well as a songwriter for hire, often teaming with Amanda Ghost. They have credits on "Tattoo" by Jordin Sparks, "Beautiful Liar" by Beyoncé, and "Gypsy" by Shakira.

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