Josh Franceschi
English singer-songwriter
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi (born 7 August 1990) is an English singer and songwriter. He was the lead vocalist of rock band You Me at Six.
7 August 1990
- Singer
- songwriter
- Vocals
- piano
- guitar
Josh Franceschi | |
|---|---|
Franceschi performing with You Me at Six at Rock im Park in 2022. | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi 7 August 1990 Weybridge, Surrey, England |
| Genres | |
| Occupations |
|
| Instruments |
|
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Website | youmeatsix |
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 Godalming College before dropping out to attend 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
Guest appearances
- "Salt" (with Elissa Franceschi)
- "This is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (I Don't Care)" (with The Blackout)
- "Fuck" (with Bring Me the Horizon)
- "A Decade Drifting" (with Your Demise)
- "Not Alone" (with Kid Arkade)
- "24" (with Hellions)
- "Outlines" (with All Time Low on Straight to DVD II: Past, Present and Future Hearts)
- "Lose My Mind" (with James Arthur)
- "Hallucinate" (with Yours Truly)
- "Air Hostess" (with Busted)