Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The band is one of the more popular post-punk revival bands, garnering multiple UK top 20 hits. They have been nominated for several Grammy Awards and have received two Brit Awards – winning one for Best British Group – as well as one NME Award.

Members: • Alex Kapranos (lead vocals and guitar, keyboard) • Bob Hardy (bass guitar) • Julian Corrie (keyboards, synthesiser, guitar and backing vocals) joined in 2017 • Dino Bardot (guitar and backing vocals) joined in 2017 • Audrey Tait (drums, percussion) joined in 2021

Past Members: • Nick McCarthy (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals) left in 2016 • Paul Thomson (drums, percussion and backing vocals) left in 2021