Alex Kapranos

Alex Kapranos is an English musician known as the frontman of the Glasgow-based band, Franz Ferdinand. He played in several popular bands in Glasgow during the late 90's.

Rock Singer

March 20, 1972

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Alex Kapranos, an English musician, singer, and songwriter, rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the Glasgow-based band Franz Ferdinand in the mid-2000s with their debut album and hit single, “Take Me Out.” Before achieving mainstream success, Kapranos played in various Glasgow bands during the late 90s, such as The Blisters, The Amphetameanies, and The Yummy Fur, while working at Anniesland College. Apart from his music career, Kapranos has authored critically acclaimed books and is recognized for his sharp wit and unique fashion sense. He has also contributed to recordings by Urusei Yatsura and Lung Leg.