Travis

Travis are a post-Britpop band from Glasgow, Scotland, comprising Fran Healy (lead vocalist, rhythm guitar), Dougie Payne (bass guitar, backing vocals), Andy Dunlop (lead guitar, banjo, backing vocals) and Neil Primrose (drums, percussion). They named themselves after the Harry Dean Stanton character Travis Henderson from the film Paris, Texas. The band's debut album Good Feeling, released on 8 September 1997 entered the UK Albums Chart at number... More

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  • 1991

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  • Glass Onion

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