During his recent visit to Russia, reports have emerged suggesting Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos was held by intelligence forces under suspicion of being an international spy.
Whilst trying to board a flight back from Moscow following their recent Russian shows, reports suggest that Franz Ferdinand singer Kapranos was stopped on suspicion of being a former MI6 agent who stole confidential missile info.
The drama all took place supposedly while his bandmates Bob Hardy, Nick McCarthy and Paul Thomson were being ushered onto their flight back to London. However, Kapranos was travelling under his mother's maiden name Huntley giving him the same moniker as the former MI6 agent.
A mysterious unnamed source (possibly, himself, a double agent) speaking to the Star explained, “Alex protested his innocence, but the officials, initially, would not believe his story.
“Alex pointed out that the Huntley they were so concerned about was 42 – 13 years older than him – and they finally waved him on his way.â€
Franz Ferdinand confirmed last week (June 2) that they will be playing two massive shows in Edinburgh this coming August. The band will play the city's Princes Street Gardens, outside Edinburgh Castle, on August 30 and 31.
The shows will close this year's T On The Fringe event, and The Arcade Fire will provide support on August 31. A special guest is still to be announced for the previous day. Tickets are on sale now and cost £25.
