| Will Farquarson Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 22, 1983 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Girlfriend | Awuoi |
Will Farquarson is a British artist who is known for being associated with the four-piece British indie pop band, Bastille, as their bassist and guitarist. With the rise in band’s fame, Will has also garnered a large fanbase. He has over 60k followers on Twitter.
Born Name
William Farquarson
Nick Name
Bastille Billy, Willy
Sun Sign
Virgo
Born Place
London, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Occupation
Bassist, Guitarist
Manager
Red Light Management
Genre
Indie Pop, Synth-Pop
Instruments
Bass, Keyboard, Guitar, Backing Vocals, Piano
Labels
- Virgin Records
- Capitol Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 11 in or 180 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Will has dated –
- Awuoi – Will has been dating Awuoi for more than 5 years. The couple keeps posting pictures of their time together on their social media accounts.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Platinum Blonde (Natural)
Eye Color
Green with a hint of blue
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Often keeps a medium stubble beard
Best Known For
Being the bassist and guitarist of the British indie pop band, Bastille
First Album
Will’s debut studio album was Bad Blood, with his band Bastille. It was released in March 2013 and secured #1 position in the UK Albums Chart.
First TV Show
Will’s debut TV show appearance was made on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in 2013, along with his bandmates.
Will Farquarson Facts
- He was raised by hippie parents and during his childhood, the family lived on a boat.
- Will has also worked with other bands and artists like Ella Eyre, Rudimental, and Naughty Boy.
- His entry into the band, Bastille, was based on a lie as he told a friend that he could play piano and guitar, and can also perform as a bass guitarist when he actually didn’t have any of those skills at that time.
- He enjoys playing cricket with his bandmates whenever they are free or as a mode to unwind after performing for their fans.
- Will used to work multiple jobs before becoming a part of Bastille, to make ends meet. He used to give guitar lessons while also working in retail.
- He takes interest in aviation and has passed a flying test which allows him to privately fly single piston engine planes.
- Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.
Featured Image by Will Farquarson / Instagram
