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History

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Farewell Tour – May 2008

After 10 years of working together, during their tour, they announced that they would be disbanding. Upon releasing their second full-length album in early 2008, the band played their last show in Denver on May 15, 2008 at the Gothic Theatre.

American Idol

Mark Labriola, the group's lead singer, made an appearance on Fox's American Idol in 2010. He was dismissed in the coveted "Hollywood Week."

Members

*Mark Labriola II –

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, Background Vocals, Programming *Isaac Jorgensen – Vocals, Background Vocals, Programming,

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*Nate Phillips –

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*Shaul Hagen – Drums *James Rightmer – Background Vocals, Programming, Piano, Keyboard,

Discography

Albums

*Foolish Things (2002) *''

'' (2006) Reviews
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*'' Even Now'' (2007)

Singles

*''Spirit Come'' (2006) *''Who Can Compare'' (2007)

References

External links

Foolish Things Official Myspace siteFoolish Things purevolume Site
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