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: Did you know Nick used to go joy riding in Germany.
Welcome to the Franz Ferdinand unofficial myspace fan site.
Franz Ferdinand are an indie band, which consists of 4 official members Alex Kapranos (Lead Guitar&Vocals) Robert Hardy (Bass Guitar), Nick McCarthy(Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals) Paul Thomson (Drums,Pucussion,Backing Vocals) and one unofficial member Andrew Knowles (Keyboard,Drums).
In late 2001, singer and guitarist Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy began playing music together in Glasgow. After meeting Nick McCarthy at a party, they began to rehearse together at McCarthy's house. McCarthy was classically trained on the piano and double bass but initially played drums. The trio then met up with Paul Thomson who had played drums with Yummy Fur. Thomson originally was going to play guitar because he wanted to try something other than drums. However, once Nick started playing the drums, Alex and Bob realized that Nick didn't know how to play them. Quote "...when he said he could play the drums what he meant was that he could hit them but in no coherent order". Thomson took over on drums, and McCarthy moved to lead guitar. Thomson was described by Kapranos as the best drummer in Glasgow, but refers to how Paul wanted to be seen by the audience, hence refusing to use rack toms. However, by late 2005 Paul was using rack toms.
Franz Ferdinand have played many festivals over the six or so years that they have now existed, the more recognisable ones being Reading and Leeds festival and Glastonbury. Franz Ferdinand where also asked to appear at bob geldof's live 8, alongside acts like Coldplay and U2 but had to turn down the offer because Nick was getting married on that day.

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Franz Singles Week 30th March!

All of franz's singles will be played on a week day. Starting with Darts Of Pleasure going through to Eleanor Put Your Boots Back On! Each video will be have facts below it! The week after there will ...
Posted by on Sat, 28 Apr 2007 10:12:00 GMT

Franz Cover LCD Song!

The lads have done a cover of an LCD Soundsystem song called "All My Friends" you can hear it on the LCD myspace page which is: www.myspace.com/lcdsoundsystem Go check it!
Posted by on Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:09:00 GMT

Info on the new album

On March 13th, 2007, Alex Kapranos and Nick McCarthy spoke exclusively to Xfm about their next album. Alex had this to say regarding the next album... "Nick and I are writing some more tunes," Kaprano...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Apr 2007 09:35:00 GMT

Franz Favs Week is Here!

Ever wondered who the boys of Franz like music wise? Ever wondered if they like the same bands as you? Well wonder no more because everyday next week we will be showing "Franz's Favourite Bands". This...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Apr 2007 02:37:00 GMT

"We Where Hacked"

Im sorry if any of you recieved a comment about some stupid viagra company, don't worry that was not me trying to sell you pills it was some idiot hacking my account but the promblem should now be sor...
Posted by on Sat, 07 Apr 2007 11:11:00 GMT

"Franz back to work"

Franz Ferdinand are now back from their 3 month break to start work on their heavily anticipated third album. Alex hasn't said much but he has told the official website that the style of the band...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Apr 2007 06:13:00 GMT

The Franz Ferdinand Annual

Franz Ferdinand have recently released a Franz-based entertainment annual which was created by Anna McCarthy. The annual features things like puzzles, fact files and even cut out dolls. The annual is ...
Posted by on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 02:48:00 GMT

Welcome To The Unofficial Myspace Fan Site

Welcome to the Franz Ferdinand unofficial myspace fan site. A myspace set up for fans of Franz Ferdinand, so you the fans can show your support 4 Franz. I will do my best to update this as much...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:56:00 GMT