 Alex Kapranos , guitarist and lead singer of Scottish indie rock band Franz Ferdinand , wore a Gwen Stefani pin on a Members Only jacket as a tribute to " What You Waiting For ? " . In December 2005 , the band performed a cover version of the song on Live Lounge , a segment of The Jo Whiley Show on BBC Radio 1 . The cover includes the chorus from Billy Idol 's 1983 song " White Wedding " . In October 2006 , the song was released as a part of the Radio 1 's Live Lounge compilation , and the cover received mixed reviews . Jack Foley from IndieLondon called the track " completely insane " , stating that it " really has to be heard to be believed . " The Guardian 's Dorian Lynskey found the cover smug , adding that " one of Alex Kapranos 's eyebrows [ is ] raised so high that it practically vacates his head . " 
