Josh Franceschi
{{Short description|English singer-songwriter}}{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2014}}
{{Use British English|date=April 2013}}
{{BLP sources|date=August 2012}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Josh Franceschi
| image = You Me at Six - Rock im Park 2022 - IMG 1304 - 21.jpg
| caption = Franceschi performing with You Me at Six at Rock im Park in 2022.
| birth_name = Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|08|07}}
| birth_place = Weybridge, Surrey, England
| death_date =
| genre = {{flatlist|
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| occupations = {{flatlist|
- Singer
- songwriter
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| instruments = {{flatlist|
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| years_active = 2004–present
| label =
| associated_acts = You Me at Six
| website = {{URL|youmeatsix.co.uk}}
}}
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.
Early life
Franceschi was born to parents Anne Franceschi and Christian Franceschi in Weybridge, Surrey.{{Citation needed|date=February 2019}} He is of Corsican-French (paternal) descent. He has one sister, Elissa Franceschi, who is also a vocalist.{{cite web |last1=Franceschi |first1=Elissa |title=Devoid of Rue EP |url=https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/elissafranceschi |website=Pledge Music |publisher=PledgeMusic |access-date=5 January 2019 |language=en |archive-date=5 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105094508/https://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/elissafranceschi |url-status=dead }} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.hcc-webhead.net/hccrpmorningst/biography.html |title=You Me At Six- Biography |publisher=Hcc-webhead.net |access-date=2013-10-08 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203083831/http://www.hcc-webhead.net/hccrpmorningst/biography.html |archive-date=3 February 2014 |df=dmy-all }} 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.{{Cite web |last=Interviews |first=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & |last2=ClashMusic |date=2023-02-06 |title=Expanding Identities: You Me At Six Are Overhauling Their Mission Statement {{!}} Features |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/expanding-identities-you-me-at-six-are-overhauling-their-mission-statement/ |access-date=2024-12-02 |website=Clash Magazine Music News, Reviews & Interviews |language=en-GB}}
Public image
= Ticket touts =
In 2016, Franceschi criticised the reselling of tickets for extortionate prices, claiming there are consequences for both musicians and fans.{{Cite news |date=2016-11-15 |title=You Me At Six singer Josh Franceschi wants online ticket-buying bots banned |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-37992192 |access-date=2024-10-23 |work=BBC News |language=en-GB}} He joined other musicians and industry figures under the Fanfair Alliance to combat ticket touting.{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Matthew |date=2017-01-13 |title=INTERVIEW: Josh Franceschi of You Me At Six |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/music-nightlife-news/ymas-josh-franceschi-interview-2017--12443604 |access-date=2024-10-23 |website=Manchester Evening News |language=en}} Franceschi spoke against the rising issue along with Ian McAndrew and Annabella Coldrick in Parliament.{{Cite web |last=IQ |date=15 November 2016 |title=UK MPS WARM TO TICKET RESALE REGULATION |url=https://www.iq-mag.net/2016/11/uk-mps-warm-secondary-ticketing-regulation/}} 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.{{cite web |author1=Anna Fair |title=YOU ME AT SIX ANNOUNCE VEGAN POP-UP YOU ME AT SHISH BECAUSE WHY NOT |url=https://www.altpress.com/news/you-me-at-six-vegan-pop-up-restaurant/ |website=Altpress |publisher=Alternative Press, Inc. |access-date=5 January 2019 |date=26 September 2018}} He is an Arsenal fan.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/38374682 |title=Lawro's Premier League predictions v You Me At Six's Josh Franceschi|website=BBC Sport |date=27 December 2016|access-date=2 February 2021}} In 2021, Franceschi tweeted that he is the cousin of McFly bassist, Dougie Poynter.{{cite tweet |last=Franceschi |first=Josh |author-link=Josh Franceschi |user=joshmeatsix |number=1412082673133178881 |date=5 July 2021 |title=Found out @DougiePoynter is my cousin. How mad is that https://t.co/nJIARyphHc |language=en |access-date=28 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204214023/https://twitter.com/joshmeatsix/status/1412082673133178881 |archive-date=4 December 2021 |url-status=live}}
Discography
{{main|You Me at Six 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)
References
{{Reflist}}
{{You Me at Six}}
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Category:English male singer-songwriters
Category:English singer-songwriters
Category:British people of Corsican descent
Category:English people of French descent
Category:English people of Scottish descent