Guitarist Nick McCarthy leaves Franz Ferdinand

Guitarist Nick McCarthy leaves Franz Ferdinand

The musician was a founding member of the band

by Chris Bound: July 8, 2016
News, Music Feed

Guitarist and founding member of Franz Ferdinand, Nick McCarthy, has announced that he has left the group.

Having been part of the band since its conception in 2002, McCarthy announced his decision to leave in a joint statement with the group. But don't fret yet, as all the parties involved seem to have parted on mutual terms and seem to confirm that the band will continue without him.

Read the full statements posted on their Twitter page below.

[Via Line Of Best Fit]

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