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Travis frontman Fran Healy was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after 'spraining' his ankle following a gig in the US over the weekend.

Travis has shared an update with fans after an accident on stage.The incident took place as the Scottish band began their tour of the US, taking to the stage at the Showbox venue in Seattle, Washington. However, as the members began leaving the stage after the set, the frontman twisted his ankle while saying goodbye to the audience.Now, he has taken to social media to explain what happened, and recall how the accident led to him being escorted out of the venue on a gurney, before being taken to the hospital.“If anyone saw me being wheeled out of the venue last night on a gurney and being put into an ambulance it’s because I seriously twisted my ankle stepping off stage,” he explained in the clip.

An iconic singer from the 1990s was spotted performing a karaoke cover of his own song at a pub.

An iconic 1990s singer surprised pub-goers with a karaoke rendition of his own chart-topping hit.

Fran Healy stole the show at a famous Scots pub last night - as he delighted Christmas revellers with a sensational rendition of one of his band's biggest hits. The Travis frontman took to a raised area at The Horse Shoe Bar in Glasgow on Friday, to belt out the classic 'Why Does It Always Rain on Me?'.

Travis frontman Fran Healy has told how he accidentally caused an entire hotel to be evacuated after burning toast in the early hours of the morning.

Travis are teaming up with a food back donation platform on their upcoming UK tour, launching the ‘Eat The Beat’ campaign.The band are working with the platform Bankuet to raise money for those using food banks this Christmas, with fans encouraged to donate via the Bankuet website here and ticking the ‘Eat The Beat’ box at checkout.There will also be opportunities for fans to donate at every show on their December tour, with Bankuet volunteers working at the merch stands.Frontman Fran Healy has said: “I was poor growing up, so we’re joining forces with Bankuet to help feed not only the growing number of people who are having to rely on food banks but those on low incomes faced with the choice of heating or eating this Christmas.”“There is no shame in asking for help, I got free school dinners every day and that made me feel cared for and perhaps more importantly, knowing it helped my mum made it feel even better,” he added. “Food banks are essential to help families and individuals in need to put food on the table in the UK.

Travis lead Fran Healy has shared an emotional tale of how he managed to make Oasis legend Liam Gallagher shed a tear.

Travis star Fran Healy has revealed his band’s new album was inspired by the break up of his marriage and heartache.

Travis have surprised fans by busking on a vintage double decker bus in Glasgow City Centre.The Glawesgians paid their hometown a visit off the back of releasing their latest album ‘L.A. Times’, which dropped last Friday (July 12) by busking songs from the record on a beautiful double decker bus.The bus was the exact same vehicle used in the band’s music video for latest single ‘Bus’, which was also directed by frontman Fran Healy.Fans could spot Healy on the hop-off back exit as he sang songs from ‘L.A. Times’ as well as old Travis hits.

Travis delighted fans in Glasgow today (Saturday) by making surprise appearances all over the city on a vintage bus promoting their brand new album.

Travis performed a secret set in the Hangout over 18s bar at TRNSMT under their original name of Glass Onion.

Travis have shared a new single called ‘Bus’ and announced a UK headline tour for 2024. Listen and find all the details below.The track is the third preview of the Scottish band’s 10th studio album ‘L.A.

Tenacious D launched into a spontaneous cover of Travis’ ‘Turn’ on stage in Glasgow this week, and now the Scottish band have shared their reaction. Jack Black broke into the soaring chorus of the 1999 song at the intro of ‘Double Team’, the closing song in their main set at the OVO Hydro on Thursday (May 9). A day later, Travis posted the clip, alongside an old photograph of themselves alongside Black and his Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass.

Travis‘ Fran Healy has shared Noel Gallagher‘s reaction to “absolutely lifting” chords from Oasis‘ ‘Wonderwall’ for ‘Writing To Reach You’.‘Writing To Reach You’ appeared on Travis’ second LP, 1999’s ‘The Man Who’. The album helped the Glaswegian band become international stars.

Travis frontman Fran Healy has recalled the time he met David Beckham, and said that he inspired the footballer’s ‘Hoxton fin’ mohawk.The singer was starring as the latest guest on the Restless Natives podcast, following the announcement that Travis were back and set to release their 10th studio album ‘L.A. Times’.In the interview, Healy spoke about the inspiration behind the forthcoming LP, his life in Los Angeles and history with the band.

Travis frontman Fran Healy has issued a health warning to fans following the shocking news that Kate Middleton is battling cancer.

Travis have shared their jaunty new single ‘Gaslight’ and spoken to NME about their new album ‘L.A. Times’, supporting The Killers on their upcoming tour and 25 years of ‘The Man Who’.The Glasgow quartet’s first record in four years is set for release on July 12 via BMG and focuses on the City Of Angels, where frontman Fran Healy has lived for the last decade.During that time, the charismatic band leader has found himself the victim of a car-jacking and in a separate incident was “mauled” by a sausage dog that he tried to rescue from the scene of a car crash.“Do you wanna see my scar [where I was bitten]?” he laughed holding out his hand as NME sat down with him to survey the damage at BMG’s London headquarters.

Bassist Andy Rourke has died at the age of 59. Andy was one quarter of the hit band The Smiths, which were formed in Manchester in the 80s. He was in the band alongside highly-acclaimed musicians Morrisey, Johnny Marr and Mike Joyce.

Travis singer Fran Healy was rushed to hospital after he sliced through his hand – two years after a dog attack left him needing surgery.

Lisa Marie Presley – the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley – has died, aged 54. She was taken to hospital in California following a cardiac arrest yesterday morning, but died later in the day.“It is with a heavy heart that I must share the devastating news that my beautiful daughter Lisa Marie has left us”, said Priscilla Presley in a statement. “She was the most passionate, strong and loving woman I have ever known.