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Michael Franti

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Musician

The Resume

    (April 21, 1966- )
    Born in San Francisco, California
    Front man for Michael Franti & Spearhead
    Recorded 'Say Hey (I Love You),' 'Bomb The World' and 'People In Tha Middle'

Why he might be annoying:

    He sports some serious dreadlocks and numerous tattoos.
    He supports Mumia Abu-Jamal.
    He's written many politically charged songs, including 'Obama Song.'
    He is vegan.
    He's a pot fan who supports the legalization of marijuana.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was popular on the touring circuit for more than a decade before he achieved mainstream success.
    He opened for U2.
    He's an advocate for peace who traveled to the Middle East to raise awareness about the human cost of war.
    His music blends genres such as funk, hip hop, reggae and rock.
    He had surgery for a ruptured appendix on the same day he found out 'Say Hey (I Love You)' had become a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 106 Votes: 62.26% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 59 Votes: 45.76% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 72 Votes: 47.22% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 149 Votes: 65.10% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 65.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 178 Votes: 62.36% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 28 Votes: 53.57% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 35 Votes: 45.71% Annoying