Posted November 25, 200816 yr Franz Ferdinand Source: Wikipedia Rock band that formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2001. Named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Members: Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar) Bob Hardy (bass guitar) Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals) Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals). Albums: * Franz Ferdinand (2004) * You Could Have It So Much Better (2005) * Tonight: Franz Ferdinand (2009) Formation The band first experienced chart success when their second single "Take Me Out" reached #3 in the UK Charts, followed by their debut album Franz Ferdinand which debuted on the UK album chart at #3.The band went on to win the 2004 Mercury Music Prize and two BRIT Awards in 2005 for Best British Group and Best British Rock Act. NME named Franz Ferdinand as their Album of the Year. From the album, three top-ten singles were released, "Take Me Out", "The Dark of the Matinée" and "This Fire". The members of Franz Ferdinand played in various bands during the 1990s including The Karelia, Yummy Fur, 10p Invaders and Embryo. Alex Kapranos and Paul Thomson played together in Yummy Fur and subsequently teamed up to write songs. Around the same time, Kapranos taught his friend Bob Hardy how to play bass. Kapranos met co-guitarist Nick McCarthy, who had returned to Scotland after studying jazz bass in Germany, in 2001. In May 2003, the band signed to Laurence Bell's independent record label, Domino Records. The band had recorded an EP which they intended to release themselves; however, it was instead released by Domino as Darts of Pleasure in the latter part of 2003. The cover art was designed by Thomson. It reached #43 in the UK chart. The band won the "Phillip Hall Radar Award" at the NME Awards of 2004, announced in late 2003.
November 25, 200816 yr Ah, another one of my favorite Bands! They're also a great live band, seen them when they toured for their second album. Anyone knows when their third's going to be released?
November 25, 200816 yr Author Ah, another one of my favorite Bands! They're also a great live band, seen them when they toured for their second album. Anyone knows when their third's going to be released?
November 27, 200816 yr Author So soon! That's great!!Yes I know I'm excited.I wish their concert hadn't sold out so quickly.I'm actually listening to them right now - the song "Michael."
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