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**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](https://anilist.co/staff/366424/) (lead vocals and guitar, keyboard) • [Bob Hardy](https://anilist.co/staff/366427/) (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](https://anilist.co/staff/366423) (rhythm guitar, keyboards and backing vocals) left in 2016 • [Paul Thomson](https://anilist.co/staff/366425/) (drums, percussion and backing vocals) left in 2021
