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

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.

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.

Travis frontman Fran Healy has revealed that he was the victim of an attempted carjacking outside his studio in Los Angeles.The Scottish musician, who now lives in Los Angeles, recounted the tale on Twitter today (July 25): “Almost got carjacked inside the parking facility of my studio. Man! That was close. Huge guy tried to pull me out my car window.

Travis singer Fran Healy has admitted he was so affected by his recent finger surgery that he couldn't remember getting home.

Travis singer Fran Healy had to undergo emergency surgery following a sausage dog attack that left him unable to play his guitar.

Fran Healy has taken to his Twitter page to reveal that he was "mauled" by a sausage dog while trying to save it during a traffic accident.The 48 year old described what had happened on his social media and how his heroic act had ended up backfiring on him.

Travis frontman Fran Healy has revealed he was “mauled” by a Dachshund that he tried to rescue from the scene of a car crash.The Scottish musician, who now lives in Los Angeles, recounted the tale on Twitter tonight (October 14). “I was driving down my hill and as I rounded a corner there were 3 cars jackknifed and from the middle of the chaos ran a daschund [sic],” he said.“So I jumped out and chased it up the hill.

Travis singer Fran Healy has shown off his wounds after an unexpected attack by a sausage dog in the Hollywood Hills.

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Travis have announced details of the 20th anniversary reissue of their classic album ‘The Invisible Band’ – get all the details below.The 2001 album will be reissued as a CD and vinyl box set on December 3 via Craft Recordings.It’ll feature a remastered version of the original album as well as all of the B-sides from the era, alongside a special new disc of live performances, unreleased demos and rarities.

Annie Lennox, Gun, Fran Healy, Dougie Vipond and more Scots celebrities have shared their personal memories of Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts. Rock legend Charlie passed away today surrounded by his family in hospital at the age of 80, and the world has paid tribute to a man who made drumming an art.

Travis have shared a new single with The Bangles‘ Susanna Hoffs – watch the video for ‘The Only Thing Below’ below.The song is the fourth the band have shared from their forthcoming album ’10 Songs’. They previously shared the tracks ‘Valentine’, ‘A Ghost’ and ‘Kissing In The Wind’.Frontman Fran Healy said of the new video: “This is definitely my Covideo.

Travis made their debut at one of the country’s most hallowed venues, it was to an empty house. The band took over Glasgow’s Theatre Royal to film the video for their new single The Only Thing, which is out today.

John Lennon – ‘Imagine’“When John Lennon was shot and killed [in 1980], it was all over the news and they re-released this song. I didn’t really feel the gravity of it because I was too young to really know what was going on.

Travis have announced that they will release their new album ‘Ten Songs’ this autumn, and have already released the first single, ‘A Ghost’.

Travis singer Fran Healy has admitted the band "exist as friends on the road".

"I feel like I’m going head-to-head with whoever’s out there"

More A-list celebrities have been added to the star-studded For the Love of Scotland fundraiser on Wednesday.

For The Love Of Scotland also features Annie Lennox and members of Chvrches and Twin Atlantic