Imaginary Friend was formed in 2002 when Neal Leatherman was really bored. Having picked up the guitar only 5 years prior, Neal found himself in a prolific period of songwriting. As a result, he recorded three albums' worth of this early material. Although many of these songs were very basic, the seeds of Imaginary Friend's future had been sown. In early 2003, he reunited with an old friend — ex-URI classmate Jeff Carroll — and the future of Imaginary Friend as we know it began to take shape.
Jeff brought a technical background (in both recording and musicianship) to the table and helped Neal produce his next set of songs more fully. The result of these sessions was another set of demo albums, Clean My Bass and Chord To Nowhere. Following the completion of these albums, the duo began writing the songs for what would become A, B & C. This period, between 2004 and 2007, represents the true gelling of the band, as both members collaborated on the songs from start to finish. Imaginary Friend continues to write and record material, and probably will until such time as there are no liquor stores within a five mile radius.
