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Nick McCarthy
English-German musician (born 1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the rugby player, see Nick McCarthy (rugby union).
Nicholas John McCarthy (born 13 December 1974) is an English-German musician.[1] His main focus is on songwriting and song production. He is also a guitarist, singer and keyboard player.
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Birth name | Nicholas John McCarthy |
Born | (1974-12-13) 13 December 1974 (age 49) Blackpool, England |
Origin | Vagen, Germany |
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Occupation(s) | Musician |
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Years active | 2001–present |
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McCarthy was the rhythm guitarist, backing/lead vocalist, and keyboardist of the Glasgow-based band Franz Ferdinand until 2016.[2]