Josh Franceschi
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi |
| Born | 7 August 1990 |
| Genres | Pop rock, alternative rock, pop punk, post-hardcore |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Associated acts | You me at Six |
| Website | YouMeAtSix.co.uk |
Josh Franceschi (born 7 August 1990) is an English singer and songwriter. He is the frontman and lead vocalist in the band You Me at Six.
Early life
Josh was born to parents Anne Franceschi [1] and Christian Franceschi in Weybridge, Surrey. He has an older sister named Elissa Franceschi. He is of Corsican-French (paternal) and Scottish and Welsh (maternal) descent. 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, Surrey.[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, getting grades A, B, and C respectively.[3]
Career
You Me at Six are signed to the labels Virgin, Epitaph, Slam Dunk. He also owned and designed a clothing range called 'Down But Not Out Clothing', which has recently closed down.
Throughout his career he has performed two duets with his sister Elissa. "Salt" by Elissa, and "Always Attract" with You Me at Six. He has also featured in a song called "You Are Not Alone" by Kid Arcade. The lead singer of Bring Me The Horizon appeared on You Me At Six's single, "Bite My Tongue" in 2011.
Discography
Main article - 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)
References
- ↑ "You Me At Six: My mum rocks, says Josh Franceschi | Playlist | Showbiz & TV | Daily Star. Simply The Best 7 Days A Week". Dailystar.co.uk. 2011-10-08. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ↑ "You Me At Six- Biography". Hcc-webhead.net. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
- ↑ "Josh Franceschi lead singer of You Me At Six - talks about the new album, playing Reading and Leeds, and more on Monday 6 October 2008". eGigs.co.uk. 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2013-10-08.
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