Alex Kapranos

Alex Kapranos
Kapranos performing with Franz Ferdinand in 2019
Kapranos performing with Franz Ferdinand in 2019
Background information
Birth nameAlexander Paul Kapranos Huntley[1]
Also known asPrince House Rabbit[2]
Born (1972-03-20) 20 March 1972 (age 52)
Almondsbury, Gloucestershire, England
OriginBearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • author
Instruments
Years active1992–present
LabelsDomino
Member ofFranz Ferdinand
Formerly of
Spouse
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(m. 2023)​
Websitewww.franzferdinand.com
Children1

Alexander Paul Kapranos Huntley (born 20 March 1972) is a Scottish musician. He is best known as the lead singer and lead guitarist of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand.[3] He has also been a part of the supergroups FFS and BNQT.

  1. ^ Larkin, Colin (27 May 2011). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0857125958. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
  2. ^ Walters, Barry (26 August 2013). "Franz Ferdinand's 'Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action' Is a Marvel of Relaxing Tension". Spin. Retrieved 3 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Alex Kapranos". FranzFerdinand.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 December 2007.