MUSICIAN & ZINE ARTIST

FRANZ 'FREAKY FRANZ' LYONS

Founding Member & Original Architect of TURNSTILE • Baltimore, MD • Since 2010

FRANZ 'FREAKY FRANZ' LYONS (Franz 'Freaky Franz' Lyons (Founding Bass Guitar & Lead Vocals)) is a documented founding member and original architect of TURNSTILE. Emerging from the Baltimore, MD scene around 2010, FRANZ 'FREAKY FRANZ' LYONS contributed to TURNSTILE's classic releases, DIY all-ages shows, and high-energy pit history.

“No barriers between band and crowd. Celebrating groove, physical freedom, shared vulnerability, and non-stop stage dives in the modern hardcore ecosystem.”

STAGE AMP, INSTRUMENT & PEDAL RIG:

MAIN INSTRUMENTGibson Les Paul Junior / Fender Precision Bass

AMP HEAD & CABINETMarshall JCM800 2203 Full Stack / Ampeg SVT-CL 8x10

PEDALBOARD / FXProCo RAT Distortion → Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner

DIY ZINE / PRINT CRAFTCut-and-Paste Xerox Gig Flyers & Independent 7" Vinyl Pressing

LIVE PIT REELS & ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE

FRANZ 'FREAKY FRANZ' LYONS'S STAGE HIGHLIGHTS (2)

FRANZ 'FREAKY FRANZ' LYONS ARCHIVE (01 / 02)Skate-Punk & Thrash • 2021📍 Baltimore, MD

WYMAN PARK DELL BALTIMORE // 3,000-PERSON OPEN-BARRIER STAGE DIVE REEL

CLICK TO PLAY VIDEOWyman Park Dell Outdoor Amphitheater (Baltimore, MD)

172 BPM03:45 PIT REEL

🎸 [TURNSTILE]★ BRENDAN YATES• Baltimore, MD

WYMAN PARK DELL BALTIMORE // 3,000-PERSON OPEN-BARRIER STAGE DIVE REEL

Turnstile's landmark free homecoming outdoor show in Baltimore: 3,000 kids pouring onto the amphitheater stage with continuous open-air stage dives, singalongs, and total joy.

Track: MysteryTrack: BlackoutTrack: Real ThingGear: Shure SM58

BAND HQ

FRANZ 'FREAKY FRANZ' LYONS REEL DECK (2)

16:9 HD PIT VIDEO

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