Trivia

Lead singer & guitarist of the group Franz Ferdinand.

Franz Ferdinand's "Take Me Out" won the 2005 Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song.

Born to a Greek father and an English mother. As a child he went by his mother's maiden name, Huntley, to avoid possible discrimination.

Was a part of the bands The Karelia, The Yummy Fur, and The Amphetameanies prior to Franz Ferdinand.

Authored a book about the foods he ate while on tour with Franz Ferdinand entitled "Sound Bites: Eating on Tour With Franz Ferdinand.".

Girlfriend is Eleanor Friedberger from the band The Fiery Furnaces. The song "Eleanor, Put Your Boots Back On" is about her.

Was the music programmer at The 13th Note Cafe in Glasgow prior to forming Franz Ferdinand. That was where he met bassist Bob Hardy.

Met keyboardist and guitarist Nick McCarthy at a party in 2001. The two got into a brawl at the party, but ended up getting a drink together the following day.

Met drummer Paul Thomson while in the band The Yummy Fur.