Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi (born 7 August 1990) is an English singer and songwriter. He is the lead vocalist of rock band You Me at Six.
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![]() Franceschi performing with You Me at Six at Rock im Park in 2022. | |
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Birth name | Joshua James Alphonse Franceschi |
Born | Weybridge, Surrey, England | 7 August 1990
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Years active | 2004–present |
Website | youmeatsix |
Early life
Josh 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, 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. He now lives in north London.[3]
Public image
Ticket touts
In 2016, Josh Franceschi began to criticise the way that tickets are re-sold for extortionate prices as there were consequences for both musicians and fans. He, along with a variety of other musicians came together under the Fan Fair Alliance to tackle the touts. Franceschi spoke against the rising issue along with Ian McAndrew and Annabella Coldrick in Parliament; many MPs backed the argument, agreeing that something must be done.
Personal life
Josh Franceschi is vegan. The band all organised a pop-up vegan kebab shop at the release of their album VI.[4] He is an Arsenal fan.[5] In 2021 Franceschi tweeted that he is the cousin of McFly bassist Dougie Poynter.[6]
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
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