John Bush was unwilling to return to the group

He has sold over 100 million records worldwide

Though originally categorized as a trip hop group

A brilliant improviser

"[m=42482]" (a 3-CD/DVD set of mostly unreleased material) confirmed that interest in the band is still very high

Franz Ferdinand - The Human Fear (Ltd. Edition White Vinyl, Gatefold sleeve) Swans John Bush was unwilling toFranz Ferdinand are a band formed in Glasgow in 2002. The name of the band was originally inspired by a racehorse called Archduke Ferdinand. After seeing the horse win the Northumberland Plate in 2001, the band began to discuss Archduke Franz Ferdinand and thought it would be a good band name because of the alliteration of the name and the implications of the Archduke's death (his assassination was a significant factor in the lead up to World War I).