Fran Healy

Singer

Scottish Stafford, Staffordshire, England

Quick Info

ProfessionSinger
NationalityScottish
Date of Birth23/07/1973
Age52 years
BirthplaceStafford, Staffordshire, England

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameFrancis Healy
NicknameFranny
Known ForBeing the lead singer and lyricist of the band, Travis

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorLight Blue
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • St Fillan’s Primary School, Scotland
  • Holyrood Secondary School, Glasgow, Scotland
  • Woodside Secondary School, Glasgow
College/UniversityGlasgow School of Art, Scotland

Personal Life

ReligionAtheist
Food HabitVegetarian
HobbiesRunning

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSeparated
Affairs/GirlfriendsNora Kryst (1996-2008; Photographer, Make-Up Artist)
Marriage Date2008

Family

FatherLorry Driver
MotherMarion
SpouseNora Kryst (Photographer, Make-Up Artist)
ChildrenSon - Clay Kryst

Career

DebutAs a singer
Solo AlbumWreckorder (4 October 2010)
As a DirectorFilm: Almost Fashionable: A Film About Travis (2018)
Awards and Honours
  • Best Contemporary Song for 'Why Does It Always Rain On Me?' at Ivor Novello Awards (2000)
  • Songwriter Of The Year for the album, 'The Man Who' at Ivor Novello Awards (2000)
  • Honorary degree by the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow in recognition of his musical achievements (2012)
Musical Contributions
  • Joined Scottish alt-rock band Travis in 1991
  • Sung and written various songs and albums for Travis
  • Established a solo career with notable songs like ‘Do What You Do (Earworm Song)’ (2000) and ‘Buttercups’ (2010)

Favourites

FoodBroccoli salad
Songs
  • Imagine (1971)
  • Another Sleep Song (1974)
  • Don’t You (Forget About Me) (1985)
  • Anxiété (2019)
Singer(s)
  • Joni Mitchell
  • Claire Pomme
Musical BandR.E.M.
FilmAnnie (1982)
Football ClubCeltic Football Club

Style Quotient

Car CollectionMercedes 300D

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Moved from Stafford, England to Glasgow, Scotland with his mother at a young age after his parents' divorce.
2. Performed in school at age six wearing a miniskirt and won a certificate for ‘Outstanding Singing Abilities’.
3. Was inspired to buy a guitar at 13 after seeing Roy Orbison on TV and wrote his first song about his school headmaster.
4. Joined the band ‘Strange Relationship’ at 16 and learned songwriting from a teacher.
5. Attended various charity concerts including ‘Live 8’ in 2005 and ‘One Big No’ in 2003.
6. Directed a promotional video for Travis and moved from Berlin to Los Angeles in 2017.
7. Had a hand injury from saving a stray dog and underwent surgery, which left him with diminished finger movement.
8. Participated in the Save the Children organization campaign to prevent child deaths in Sudan.
9. Has a black belt in Shotokan karate and is an avid runner, having ran in the Berlin Relay Marathon in 2012.
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