Dougie Payne

Scottish bass player in rock band

Dougie Payne - Scottish bass player in rock band
Born

November 14th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Scotland

Links & References

A Scottish bass player gained prominence as a member of the rock band Travis. The band achieved commercial success with several albums and singles. Travis' breakthrough came with the album 'The Man Who', which featured hits like 'Why Does It Always Rain on Me?' and 'Driftwood'. The band has been influential in the post-Britpop scene and has continued to tour and release new music over the years.

Played bass for the band Travis

Contributed to the album 'The Man Who'

Toured extensively across the UK and internationally

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