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    Franz Ferdinand

    Who plays percussion?Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers (Vance9991)

      Paul. Alex sings and plays guitar, Paul plays percussion, Bob plays double-bass, and Nick plays guitar.

    Who plays bass in the band?Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers (Vance9991)

      Bob. I can only tell that Bob plays bass so not to give away another answer.

    Who is the lead vocalist for the band Franz Ferdinand?Franz Ferdinand (elizabethmc)

      Alexander Kapranos. Alex is the lead vocalist, Paul is the percussionist, Nick is on guitar and sings backing vocals and Robert is on bass guitar.

    Who is Franz Ferdinand named after?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      The Duke Of Austria. Franz Ferdinand's death sparked WWI. Franz died after the Black Hand Gang shot him.

    Which three colours would you associate the group Franz Ferdinand with?Franz Ferdinand (elizabethmc)

      Black, orange and cream. The cover of their album and most of their singles are black, orange and cream.

    Which song contains the lyrics 'As I glanced once upon the foam...?'Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      40 ft. One of my favourite Franz songs, '40ft' is also taken from their debut, and was a b-side for 'Dark of the Matinee.'

    Which famous singer said Franz is his favourite band?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      Kanye West. Kanye described the band as a white crunk sound. He feels the white crunk feel has influenced his work as is best shown in his song "Diamonds from Seirra Leone". Kanye made these claims at MTV Europe Music Awards.

    Which famous radio DJ is mentioned in 'Dark of the Matinee?'Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      Terry Wogan. "So I'm on BBC2 now, telling Terry Wogan how I made it" is the full lyric. 'Dark of the Matinee' was released in April 2004.

    Where are Franz based?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      Glasgow. Glasgow, a Scottish city, was known as the second city of the British Empire.

    What year did the band's self-titled album win the Mercury Music Prize?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      2004. The self-titled first album debuted at number three on the British charts. Other famous bands to win the presitgious award are Anthony and the Johnsons, Dizzie Rascal, Ms. Dynamite and PJ Harvey.

    What year did the band meet?Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers (Vance9991)

      2001. They met in 2001 in Glasgow, Scotland.

    What song is used as the theme for "Any Given Sunday"?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      Take Me Out. "Any Given Sunday" is an Australian sport show about AFL. The panel consists of Gary Lyon, James Brayshaw and Sam Newman.

    What is the name of Franz Ferdinand's first CD?Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers (Vance9991)

      It is self-titled. "You Could Have It So Much Better" is their second CD, "The Fallen" is on their second CD, and "You're Mom" was totally random.

    What is the name of Franz Ferdinand's debut album?Franz Ferdinand (elizabethmc)

      Franz Ferdinand. '40 Feet Remain' is a line from the song '40 Feet'. 'Words So Leisured' is a line from 'Darts of Pleasure. 'Look What You've Done Boy' is a line from 'Auf Achse'.

    What does Paul Thomson play?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      Drums. Paul had originally wanted to play the guitar but Nick McCarthy had already filled that hole. Paul had already played with Yummy Fur.

    These lyrics are from what song: "I swapped my innocence for pride Crushed the end within my stride Said I'm strong now I know that I'm a leaver ...?"Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      Walk Away. Taken from 'Walk Away', the second single from 'You Could Have It So Much Better.'

    The song "Take Me Out" came what in the Australian Triple J Hottest 100?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      First. "Take Me Out" also reached number three on the UK chart and 66th on Billboard 100.

    The cover of "You Could Have It So Much Better" was influenced by whom?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      Lilya Brik. Lilya Brik was a Russian Jew. Lilya was born in 1891 and died in 1978. Lilya could speak both German and French fluently. Lilya married Osip Brik.

    The band is named after Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Which year was he assassinated?Franz Ferdinand (elizabethmc)

      1914. Franz Ferdinand was born in 1883. He was assassinated 28th June, 1914 in Sarajevo, triggering the First World War.

    In the song "L. Wells", what does "L" stand for?Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers (Vance9991)

      Lindsay. The song goes, "Oh Lindsay Wells, How I wish that I could be as good as you, hmm."

    Franz Ferdinand beat bands such as Keane, The Streets and Snow Patrol to win what?Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      Mercury Album of the Year 2004. Well deserved as well!

    Finally, who is the band named after?Franz Ferdinand, The Scottish Rockers (Vance9991)

      Archduke Franz Ferdinand. He was assassinated, which led up to WW1.

    Finally, a lyrics question. "You're the latest adventure, You're an emotional avenger". What song is this from?Franz Ferdinand (JackCannery)

      Darts of Pleasure. "Darts Of Pleasure" was the first ever single by the band and also the one that featured on the UK charts at number 44.

    Complete this lyric: 'Here we are at the transmission party, I love your friends they're...?'Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      all so arty. Taken from the first single off the album, 'Do You Want To'.

    Complete these lyrics: "I say don't you know, you say you don't know, I say...?"Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      Take Me Out. Taken from their excellent debut, the self titled 'Franz Ferdinand'. This became Franz's first big hit, but it failed to reach number one, it only got to number two!

    And finally, which now very successful British band were once one of Franz Ferdinand's support acts?Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      Kaiser Chiefs. Hard to believe I know! Kaiser Chiefs' debut "Employment", was one of the most successful albums of 2005.

    Alex Kapranos, Bob Hardy, Nick McCarthy... who's missing?Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      Paul Thomson. Alex provides lead vocal and guitar, Bob is the bassist, Nick sings additional vocals and also plays guitar, and Paul is the drummer. Together they make Franz Ferdinand!

    According to a Franz Ferdinand song, where is it always better?Franz Ferdinand (elizabethmc)

      On Holiday. 'It's always better on holiday' is a line from 'Jaqueline', which is the first song on their first album.

    'This is what I am, I am a man' is a line from which Franz Ferdinand song?Franz Ferdinand (elizabethmc)

      Michael. It is from 'Michael', which was released on 16th August 2004. 'This is what I am, I am a man So come and dance with me, Michael'

    'Take Me Out' reached number 3 on the charts in the UK when it was released. What chart position did it reach on the US Billboard Hot 100?Franz Ferdinand (elizabethmc)

      66. It only reached 66 in the USA! In Australia it reached number 26.

    'Its always better on holiday', what song is this from?Indie band Franz Ferdinand (sarah18791)

      Jacqueline. The opening track on their debut album. Bob Hardy provides that excellent bass riff!

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    • Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie were assassinated in Sarajevo on Sunday, 28th June, 1914. Why was this date significant to both the Imperial couple and the country they were visiting? ( goto )


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