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Pat Travers Biography
Pat Travers is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on April 12, 1954 in Toronto, Canada. Patrick Henry Travers (born April 12 1954) is a Canadian musician, keyboardist and vocalist who started his career as a recording artist in the late 1970s.
The second portion of the 80s were extremely exhausting for Travers. He had entered the decade as a top performer of the industry Travers was left in 1986 without a contract and was forced to work performing in nightclubs and traveling continuously. In 1990, he signed a contract with a tiny European label and was able to release School of Hard Knocks. The album was never heard by the radio. A full-length concert film Boom Boom – Live at the Diamond Club 1990 was filmed at Toronto which was to release in the form of CD Boom Boom next year however, Travers could not to replicate the success his previous decade and was only working on independent labels like Lemon Recordings.
This release also featured more mainstream music rather than the hard-driving rock Travers had recorded earlier, and included the hit single “I La La La Love You”, featured prominently on mainstream Top 40 and album oriented rock stations, and in the 1983 movie Valley Girl. Hot Shot was Travers’ last major label release of original music, and was a return to a harder-edge style of rock than his previous two albums had been. One of Travers’ best-recorded projects, it went basically unnoticed and is best remembered for the single “Killer”. It was during this time that Travers also released Just Another Killer Day, a 30-minute home video featuring music from Hot Shot that was a sci-fi type short story about sexy alien women searching for information on music here on earth. In 1984, Travers was again supporting Rush. Alex Lifeson is one of Travers’ many admirers.
Before the release of Hot Shot, longtime bassist Cowling left the band, and Travers would work with several different bassists including Cliff Jordan and Donni Hughes until Cowling’s return in 1989. Also at this time Jerry Riggs joined the Pat Travers Band, and he and Travers created a guitar team that fans considered difficult to rival. After Hot Shot’s release in 1984, Polydor made plans to issue a greatest hits package, and then ended their relationship with Travers.
In the year 1977 Travers also added another guitarist in his group, changing drummers two times, including Clive Edwards, and by the time Heat in the Street was released in 1978, the band had formed The Pat Travers Band. The group consisted of Travers singing and guitar, Pat Thrall on guitar, Cowling on bass, and Tommy Aldridge on drums and percussion. The band was heavily touring as well as supporting Rush in the Drive til You Die tour to promote A Farewell to Kings.
| Name | Pat Travers |
| First Name | Pat |
| Last Name | Travers |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Birthday | April 12 |
| Birth Year | 1954 |
| Place of Birth | |
| Home Town | Toronto |
| Birth Country | Canada |
| Birth Sign | Aries |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Father | Not Available |
| Mother | Not Available |
| Siblings | Not Available |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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Shortly after, Travers signed a deal with American-based Blues Bureau International Records, a company formed by noted producer Mike Varney. Travers’ first recording for the label was Blues Tracks released in 1992. It earned positive reviews from critics. Several more releases on the BBI label followed during the 1990s. In 1993, Travers parted company with both Jerry Riggs and Peter “Mars” Cowling, and Riggs was briefly replaced by former Foghat guitarist Erik Cartwright. The relationship was brief, and Travers has worked with a variety of musicians since that time.
Pat Travers Net Worth
Pat Travers is one of the richest Singer from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pat Travers's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
The guitar Travers was most often seen with on stage as well as on album covers during the early days of the band was a model double cutaway double [humbucker] Gibson Melody Maker. The next album the band released was a live album titled Live! Get What You Know It was charted in the Top 40 in the United States and also included the track “Boom Boom (Out Go The Lights)” (originally recorded by Little Walter, credited to Stan Lewis), which was even more popular in the charts, making it into it into the Top 20. “Snortin’ Whiskey” was an important American radio hit in the 1980’s Crash and Burn.
When he was performing with Merge the band, Travers received notice from rock star Ronnie Hawkins, who invited Travers to join him for a show. In his early twenties, Travers relocated into London where he signed an album deal for his Polydor label. His debut album, titled self-titled, was released in 1976 and included Bassist Peter “Mars” Cowling, who would remain a key player in Travers group for a number of years. A appearance on the German television program Rockpalast in November of 1976 was later made available on DVD under the name Hooked on Music. This show features an earlier version Travers The band that features Cowling as well as the drummer Nicko McBrain.
It was much different than Travers’ previous work, with more emphasis on keyboards than heavy guitars. Disappointed with the lack of sales, Polydor dropped Travers from their roster, and he in turn sued the record company on grounds that he was under contract with them to record more material. He won the lawsuit, and was able to release Black Pearl in 1982.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Singer |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
Travers has not been able to regain the level of commercial success he once had, despite a large and loyal fan base who call themselves “Hammer Heads”. He tours regularly in the U.S. and has made several trips to Europe in the last decade as well. In 2001 he was part of the “Voices of Classic Rock” tour, and had a minor hit with Leslie West from the band Mountain called “Rock Forever”. In 2004 he started a project with the veteran drummer Carmine Appice and started touring the U.S.; as of now there are 3 albums released. Travers recorded cover tunes from bands such as Led Zeppelin, Montrose, Queen, and Trapeze under the album name P.T. Power Trio 2, and they toured Europe in November 2006. Travers has lived in central Florida for several years, and is now married with two children. Travers is also a Black Belt in the style of Isshin Ryu Karate, and currently trains with 10 time World Champion, Mike Reeves Sensei in Apopka, Florida
From 2008-2016, was one of the longest/most consistent line ups for Pat Travers Band. Joining Pat was Kirk McKim (2006-2015)(Guitar/Vocals), Sean Shannon (2008-2010)(Drums), followed by Sandy Gennaro (2010-2016), and Rodney O’Quinn (2007-2016)(Bass/Vocals) Viewed as the “Must See Line up” for all die hard PTB fans, they never disappointed! From the smoking appearance on Bob Coburn’s Rockline Radio show, to the Moondance Jam show that aired on Direct TV’s “Audience” channel. The Pat Travers Band put out the album “Fidelis” in late 2009. In July 2013, The Pat Travers Band put out new album “CAN DO” released by Frontiers Records, a major label based in Italy for numerous artists in the field of classic rock. The CAN DO album was supported by PTB tours of the U.S., the U.K., and Europe during the later half of 2013. In January 2015, Frontiers Records released Pat Travers Band Live at the Iridium NYC, recorded in February 2012, which showed how deadly this line up was. Also featured Jon Paris playing blues harp on “If I Had Possession Over Judgment Day” and “Spoonful”.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Pat Travers height Not available right now. Pat weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Travers sang on Boston metal band Extreme’s “Get the Funk Out” on their 1990 album Pornograffitti.
Who is Pat Travers Dating?
According to our records, Pat Travers is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Pat Travers’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Pat Travers. You may help us to build the dating records for Pat Travers!“Rage of Travers,” the ninth track on The Mountain Goats’ 2017 album Goths, retells an incident in which Travers—on tour in 1982 or 1983—showed up, guitar in hand and looking to jam, at a Bauhaus concert after his own gig ended. The chorus, “Nobody wants to hear the 12-bar blues/from a guy in platform shoes,” highlights the speed with which the commercial landscape of rock changed in the early ’80s, especially as MTV promoted more visually distinctive acts.
Facts & Trivia
Pat Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Pat Travers celebrates birthday on April 12 of every year.
What is Pat Travers doing now?
Pat Travers is currently touring across 2 countries and has 20 upcoming concerts. Their next tour date is at Ludlow Garage Cincinnati in Cincinnati, after that they’ll be at The Token Lounge in Westland. See all your opportunities to see them live below!
What kind of guitar does Pat Travers play?
Travers’ current guitar gaggle includes a Fender Custom Shop ’50 Nocaster made by John Cruz with pickups wound by Abigail Ybarra, an Ibanez prototype acoustic from the mid ’90s, a PRS SE-1 with a humbucker he uses for slide, his go-to PRS Singlecut Custom 22, and a Custom 22 with a red dragon inlaid on its body.
Is Pat Travers a good guitar player?
It’s a fresh sounding, ballsy record with great guitar tones and excellent musicianship. Travers continues his legacy of passionate vocals and bitchin’ blues-rock guitar playing without copying his past.
Who played drums for Pat Travers?
The band in question – Pat Travers, guitarist Pat Thrall, drummer Tommy Aldridge and bass player Peter “Mars” Cowling – were unarguably one of the most talented rock quartets ever to perform.
How old is Pat Travers?
68 years (April 12, 1954)
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