EARLY GIG, FRANZ FERDINAND, 2004: A very young ALEXANDER KAPRANOS, singer and guitarist with the Scottish band FRANZ FERDINAND touring on the week of release of their debut eponymous album on the NME Tour at Cardiff Students' Union, February 8 2004. Photograph: ROB WATKINS. INFO: Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish rock band formed in 2002, known for their catchy, danceable post-punk revival sound. Their debut album, "Franz Ferdinand," and hits like "Take Me Out" catapulted them to international fame and significant influence in indie rock.

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