Travis

The band Travis, originally known as Glass Onion, formed in Glasgow in 1990. The initial lineup included brothers Chris Martyn (bass) and Geoff Martyn (keyboards), Simon Jarvis (drums), Andy Dunlop (guitar), and Catherine Maxwell (vocals). Fran Healy joined as lead vocalist in 1991. The band underwent a significant shift in 1993, with Healy taking on primary songwriting duties. Following a reshuffling of members, including the departure of the Martyn brothers and the addition of Dougie Payne on bass in 1994, the band relocated to London. This relocation proved pivotal, leading to their signing with Sony Music Publishing and subsequently with Independiente Records.

Travis achieved widespread recognition with their second album, “The Man Who,” released in 1999. This album spent nine weeks at number one on the UK Albums Chart and has since sold over 2.68 million copies in the UK. This success was followed by “The Invisible Band” in 2001, which also debuted atop the UK Albums Chart and reached number thirty-nine on the US Billboard 200. The band received critical acclaim and multiple awards, including Best British Band at the Brit Awards twice. Their extensive world tours, including headlining major festivals like Glastonbury in 2000, solidified their position in the music industry.

Despite a setback in 2002 when drummer Neil Primrose sustained a serious injury, the band continued to produce music, releasing albums such as “12 Memories” (2003) and “The Boy with No Name” (2007). Their later works include “Everything at Once” (2016) and “10 Songs” (2020), with their tenth studio album, “L.A. Times,” released in 2024. Travis has consistently demonstrated a commitment to their musical craft, earning a reputation for impactful songwriting and memorable performances, influencing later bands such as Coldplay and Keane.