Josh Franceschi Explained

Josh Franceschi
Birth Name:Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi
Birth Date:1990 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Weybridge, Surrey, England
Years Active:2004–present
Associated Acts:You Me at Six

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. 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.

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

See main article: You Me at Six discography.

Guest appearances

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Franceschi . Elissa . Devoid of Rue EP . Pledge Music . PledgeMusic . 5 January 2019 . en . 5 January 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190105094508/https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/elissafranceschi . dead .
  2. Web site: You Me At Six- Biography . Hcc-webhead.net . 2013-10-08 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140203083831/http://www.hcc-webhead.net/hccrpmorningst/biography.html . 3 February 2014 . dmy-all .
  3. Web site: Interviews . Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & . ClashMusic . 2023-02-06 . Expanding Identities: You Me At Six Are Overhauling Their Mission Statement Features . 2024-12-02 . Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews . en-GB.
  4. News: 2016-11-15 . You Me At Six singer Josh Franceschi wants online ticket-buying bots banned . 2024-10-23 . BBC News . en-GB.
  5. Web site: Cooper . Matthew . 2017-01-13 . INTERVIEW: Josh Franceschi of You Me At Six . 2024-10-23 . Manchester Evening News . en.
  6. Web site: IQ . 15 November 2016 . UK MPS WARM TO TICKET RESALE REGULATION .
  7. Web site: Anna Fair . YOU ME AT SIX ANNOUNCE VEGAN POP-UP YOU ME AT SHISH BECAUSE WHY NOT . Altpress . Alternative Press, Inc. . 5 January 2019 . 26 September 2018.
  8. News: Lawro's Premier League predictions v You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi. BBC Sport . 27 December 2016. 2 February 2021.
  9. Franceschi . Josh . Josh Franceschi . joshmeatsix . 1412082673133178881 . 5 July 2021 . Found out @DougiePoynter is my cousin. How mad is that https://t.co/nJIARyphHc . en . 28 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211204214023/https://twitter.com/joshmeatsix/status/1412082673133178881 . 4 December 2021 . live.

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