Josh Franceschi

Josh Franceschi
Franceschi performing with You Me at Six at Rock im Park in 2022.
Franceschi performing with You Me at Six at Rock im Park in 2022.
Background information
Birth nameJoshua James Alphonse Franceschi
Born (1990-08-07) 7 August 1990 (age 34)
Weybridge, Surrey, England
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
Years active2004–present
Websiteyoumeatsix.co.uk

Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi (born 7 August 1990) is an English singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of rock band You Me at Six.

Early life

Franceschi was born to parents Anne Franceschi and Christian Franceschi in Weybridge, Surrey.[citation needed] He is of Corsican-French (paternal) descent. He has one sister, Elissa Franceschi, who is also a vocalist.[1] He lived in Cyprus in his early childhood, but later moved to Twickenham to live with his grandmother. At the age of 9, he moved back to Weybridge.[2] He attended Heathside School until he was 16, and then moved to Esher College, where he studied A-Levels in politics, history and film studies. He currently lives in Brighton.[3]

Public image

Ticket touts

In 2016, Franceschi criticised the reselling of tickets for extortionate prices, claiming there are consequences for both musicians and fans.[4] He joined other musicians and industry figures under the Fanfair Alliance to combat ticket touting.[5] Franceschi spoke against the rising issue along with Ian McAndrew and Annabella Coldrick in Parliament.[6] Many MPs backed the argument, agreeing the importance of addressing the issue.[6]

Personal life

Franceschi is vegan. The band organised a pop-up vegan kebab shop following the release of their album VI.[7] He is an Arsenal fan.[8] In 2021, Franceschi tweeted that he is the cousin of McFly bassist, Dougie Poynter.[9]

Discography

Main article: You Me at Six discography

Guest appearances

References

  1. ^ Franceschi, Elissa. "Devoid of Rue EP". Pledge Music. PledgeMusic. Archived from the original on 5 January 2019. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  2. ^ "You Me At Six- Biography". Hcc-webhead.net. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2013.
  3. ^ Interviews, Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews &; ClashMusic (6 February 2023). "Expanding Identities: You Me At Six Are Overhauling Their Mission Statement | Features". Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews. Retrieved 2 December 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  4. ^ "You Me At Six singer Josh Franceschi wants online ticket-buying bots banned". BBC News. 15 November 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  5. ^ Cooper, Matthew (13 January 2017). "INTERVIEW: Josh Franceschi of You Me At Six". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
  6. ^ a b IQ (15 November 2016). "UK MPS WARM TO TICKET RESALE REGULATION".
  7. ^ Anna Fair (26 September 2018). "YOU ME AT SIX ANNOUNCE VEGAN POP-UP YOU ME AT SHISH BECAUSE WHY NOT". Altpress. Alternative Press, Inc. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  8. ^ "Lawro's Premier League predictions v You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi". BBC Sport. 27 December 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2021.
  9. ^ Franceschi, Josh [@joshmeatsix] (5 July 2021). "Found out @DougiePoynter is my cousin. How mad is that https://t.co/nJIARyphHc" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 4 December 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2022 – via Twitter.