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Franz Ferdinand
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General Information (Franz Ferdinand) |
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| Mostly Credited As: | Franz Ferdinand |
| Country Of Birth: |  United Kingdom |
Franz Ferdinand is a British rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. The members of the band are Bob Hardy (bass), Alex Kapranos (lead singer, guitar), Nick McCarthy (guitar, keyboards), and Paul Thompson (drums). The name for the band was inspired by a racehorse called The Archduke Ferdinand. Their first album, "Franz Ferdinand", was certified platinum in the U.S. thanks to the success of their first single, "Take Me Out". The single was a huge success and is used in many commercials. Their second album, "You Can Have It So Much Better" debuted at number eight on the U.S. Top Sales Charts and number one on the U.K. Top Sales Charts.
Discography:
1. Franz Ferdinand
2. You Could Have it So Much Better...
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Franz Ferdinand TV Appearances |
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| Episode Cast Credits |
| Show: The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) |
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• Bradley Cooper, Jon Lovitz, Franz Ferdinand |
01x53: (Aug/26/2009) |
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Themselves, [Musical Guests] |
| Show: Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2002) |
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• 9-4 |
09x04: (Mar/07/2009) |
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Themselves |
| Show: The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) |
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• Kristen Bell, Alex Kapranos, Franz Ferdinand |
05x25: (Feb/06/2009) |
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Themselves, [Musical Guests] |
| Show: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) |
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• Jenna Fischer, Justin Long, Franz Ferdinand |
17x83: (Jan/29/2009) |
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Themselves, [Musical Guests] |
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• Dr. Phil McGraw, Oscar De La Hoya, Franz Ferdinand |
14x145: (May/01/2006) |
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Themselves |
| Show: Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001) |
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• Tom Cruise, Stephen Fry, Lee Evans, Franz Ferdinand |
16x01: (Jan/23/2009) |
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Themselves, [Musical Guests] |
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• Alan Whicker, Gérard Depardieu, Franz Ferdinand, Kanye West. |
09x02: (Sep/16/2005) |
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Themselves, [Musical Guests] |
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• Delia Smith, Rupert Everett, Blue, Franz Ferdinand. |
07x16: (Dec/24/2004) |
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Themselves, [Interviewees] |
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• Carol Vorderman, Eddie Izzard, Will Young, Franz Ferdinand |
06x11: (May/21/2004) |
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Themselves, [Musical Guests] |
| Show: Jimmy Kimmel Live (2003) |
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• Sir Ian McKellen, Jared Leto, Franz Ferdinand |
04x70: (May/02/2006) |
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Themselves |
| Show: Austin City Limits (1976) |
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• Franz Ferdinand / What Made Milwaukee Famous |
31x07: (Nov/19/2005) |
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Themselves |
| Show: CD:UK (1998) |
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• Series 8, Show 1 |
08x01: (Sep/17/2005) |
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Themselves |
| Show: The Frank Skinner Show (1995) |
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• Jamelia, Franz Ferdinand, Bryan McFadden |
08x03: (Oct/28/2004) |
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Themselves |
| Show: Late Show with David Letterman (1993) |
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• Howard Dean, Franz Ferdinand |
12x26: (Oct/04/2004) |
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Themselves |
| Show: Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) |
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• Jackie Chan, Tim Russert, Franz Ferdinand |
11x130: (Jun/15/2004) |
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Themselves |
| Show: Saturday Night Live (1975) |
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Franz Ferdinand Crew Credits |
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Franz Ferdinand Featured Songs |
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Franz Ferdinand Trivia |
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1st album- Franz Ferdinand
| 2nd album- You Could Have it So Much Better
| Their song "Take Me Out" has been used on many commericials.
| Their most conteriversial song, "Micheal" has been banned from some places.
| Their song "Take Me Out" is also on Madden 2005.
| The name for the band was originally inspired by a racehorse called The Archduke.
| Influenced by bands like The Beatles, Queen, Led Zeppelin, and the Kinks.
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