Nick McCarthy

Nick McCarthy
McCarthy performing in 2008 with Franz Ferdinand
McCarthy performing in 2008 with Franz Ferdinand
Background information
Birth nameNicholas John McCarthy
Born (1974-12-13) 13 December 1974 (age 49)
Blackpool, England
OriginVagen, Germany
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • piano
  • keyboard
  • synthesizer
  • bass
  • vocals
  • drums
Years active2001–present
Member of
Formerly of

Nicholas John McCarthy (born 13 December 1974) is an English-German musician.[1] His main focus is on songwriting and song production. He is also a guitarist, singer and keyboard player.

McCarthy was the rhythm guitarist, backing/lead vocalist, and keyboardist of the Glasgow-based band Franz Ferdinand until 2016.[2]

  1. ^ "Nick McCarthy / Spotify". Spotify. 27 August 2006. Retrieved 3 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Franz Ferdinand reveal the secrets of superstardom". the Guardian. 27 August 2006. Retrieved 7 September 2022.