Personal Life
Franti has two sons: Ade with his wife Tara Franti-Rye, and Cappy from a previous relationship.
Inspired by his son, Michael became a vegan.
In 2000, Franti decided not to wear any shoes, initially for three days. Since then, Franti has chosen to go barefoot except for occasionally wearing flip-flops as required to board an airplane or to be served in a restaurant. Franti prefers to go barefoot.
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