Topmusicanswers
- What guitar does Alex Kapranos use?
- Who's the lead singer of Franz Ferdinand?
- Why is the Franz Ferdinand band called that?
What guitar does Alex Kapranos use?
McCarthy's Gibson SG Classic, Kapranos' 1973 Fender Telecaster Delxue, and Franz Ferdinand bassist Bob Hardy's vintage Rickenbacker chilling backstage before the band's July 23rd show in New York.
Who's the lead singer of Franz Ferdinand?
Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley (born 20 March 1972) is a Scottish musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and author. He is best known as the lead singer and guitarist of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand.
Why is the Franz Ferdinand band called that?
Kapranos met co-guitarist Nick McCarthy, who had returned to Scotland after studying jazz bass in Germany, in 2001. Once the members came together, they settled on the name Franz Ferdinand for their band. The name was originally inspired by a racehorse called Archduke Ferdinand.
