Dougie Payne
Encyclopedia
Dougie Payne is the bassist
and backing vocalist of the Scottish
band
, Travis
.
. He was also a member of the local 28th Glasgow (Giffnock) Scout Group in his youth. He went on to become a student at the Glasgow School of Art
where he met the band's singer, Francis Healy
. They teamed up to form 'Glass Onion' (named after a Beatles
' song
), later renaming themselves Travis. Originally Payne was not part of Glass Onion, which featured two other members, but when they left he was asked to play for the band. When asked, Payne had never touched a bass guitar
in his life; for weeks he refused to do it, until finally, he agreed.
Although he is better known for his bass guitar
playing, vocals and chirpy grins in his many photo shoots, Payne has written
song
s of his own. Tracks
such as "The Score", "Know Nothing" and "Good For Nothing" were all penned by Payne and have featured as b-sides
on the band's more recent singles
. Payne also sings lead vocals on some b-sides, for example "A Little Bit of Soul", the reverse flip of "Flowers in the Window
", and also "The Distance" from Singles
. He has also written the song "Colder" which features on The Boy With No Name
and three of the songs from the sixth album 'Ode to J. Smith
, including single 'Something Anything
', which is the first Travis single not to be written by Fran Healy. Payne also played bass on much of the Divine Comedy album, Victory for the Comic Muse
; and appeared as a backing vocalist
on the song "Tumble and Fall
" from Feeder
's album, Pushing The Senses
.
to the actress Kelly Macdonald
since 2003.
In November 2007, it was announced on the Travisonline messageboard that Payne was to become a father for the first time, making him the last member of the band Travis
to join the ranks of fatherhood. Freddie Peter Payne, his son with Macdonald, was born on 9 March 2008.
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
and backing vocalist of the Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
band
Band (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
, Travis
Travis (band)
Travis are a post-Britpop band from Glasgow, Scotland, comprising Fran Healy , Dougie Payne , Andy Dunlop and Neil Primrose...
.
Career
Payne was born in the south side of Glasgow, and was educated at Woodfarm High SchoolWoodfarm High School
Woodfarm High School is a Scottish secondary school in Woodfarm, East Renfrewshire. It has a roll of approximately 800 pupils, and the Headteacher is Mrs Ann Stewart. The school achieves good exam results, along with East Renfrewshire's other high schools...
. He was also a member of the local 28th Glasgow (Giffnock) Scout Group in his youth. He went on to become a student at the Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art
Glasgow School of Art is one of only two independent art schools in Scotland, situated in the Garnethill area of Glasgow.-History:It was founded in 1845 as the Glasgow Government School of Design. In 1853, it changed its name to The Glasgow School of Art. Initially it was located at 12 Ingram...
where he met the band's singer, Francis Healy
Francis Healy
Francis "Fran" Healy is a Scottish musician. He is currently the lead singer and main songwriter of the Scottish band Travis, having written nearly all of the songs on their six studio albums. He is based in Berlin, Germany...
. They teamed up to form 'Glass Onion' (named after a Beatles
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
' song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
), later renaming themselves Travis. Originally Payne was not part of Glass Onion, which featured two other members, but when they left he was asked to play for the band. When asked, Payne had never touched a bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
in his life; for weeks he refused to do it, until finally, he agreed.
Although he is better known for his bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
playing, vocals and chirpy grins in his many photo shoots, Payne has written
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
song
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
s of his own. Tracks
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
such as "The Score", "Know Nothing" and "Good For Nothing" were all penned by Payne and have featured as b-sides
A-side and B-side
A-side and B-side originally referred to the two sides of gramophone records on which singles were released beginning in the 1950s. The terms have come to refer to the types of song conventionally placed on each side of the record, with the A-side being the featured song , while the B-side, or...
on the band's more recent singles
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
. Payne also sings lead vocals on some b-sides, for example "A Little Bit of Soul", the reverse flip of "Flowers in the Window
Flowers in the Window
"Flowers in the Window" is the third and final single from Indie band Travis' third studio album, The Invisible Band. The track topped the British Airplay charts and debuted at #18 on the UK Singles Chart.-Background:...
", and also "The Distance" from Singles
Singles (Travis album)
Singles is the first and only compilation album from Scottish rock band Travis. The album was released on November 1, 2004. The album consists of all of the band's singles from 1997–2004, as well as including two new tracks, "Walking In The Sun" and "The Distance"...
. He has also written the song "Colder" which features on The Boy With No Name
The Boy with No Name
The Boy with No Name is the fifth studio album from Scottish Indie pop band Travis. The album was released on May 7, 2007. The album sold over 442,900 copies worldwide.-Background:...
and three of the songs from the sixth album 'Ode to J. Smith
Ode to J. Smith
Ode to J. Smith is the sixth studio album by Scottish alternative rock band Travis, released on 29 September 2008 in the United Kingdom and received generally positive reviews. The album was released in the United States on 4 November 2008...
, including single 'Something Anything
Something Anything
"Something Anything" is the second single taken from Indie band Travis' sixth studio album Ode To J. Smith. The single peaked at #113 on the UK Singles Chart, due to a major lack of promotion-Background:The single was released on September 15, 2008...
', which is the first Travis single not to be written by Fran Healy. Payne also played bass on much of the Divine Comedy album, Victory for the Comic Muse
Victory for the Comic Muse
Victory for the Comic Muse is the ninth studio album by The Divine Comedy. It was released by EMI on June 19, 2006. Despite what people might assume, Neil Hannon did not choose the title as a reference to the group's 1990 debut Fanfare for the Comic Muse...
; and appeared as a backing vocalist
Backing vocalist
A backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists...
on the song "Tumble and Fall
Tumble And Fall
"Tumble and Fall" was the first single released from British rock band Feeder's 2005 album Pushing the Senses. It reached #5 in the UK charts, the group's highest placed single along with "Buck Rogers"....
" from Feeder
Feeder
-Technology:* Feeder , any of several devices used in apiculture to supplement or replace natural food sources* Feeder , another name for a riser, a reservoir built into a metal casting mold to prevent cavities due to shrinkage...
's album, Pushing The Senses
Pushing the Senses
Pushing the Senses is the fifth album by the British rock band Feeder. It was released on Echo, Liberation Music and PIAS on 31 January 2005 in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Europe, while being released on Pony Canyon in Japan on 10 February 2005...
.
Personal life
He has been marriedMarriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
to the actress Kelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald
Kelly Macdonald is a Scottish actress, known for her role in the independent film Trainspotting and mainstream releases such as Nanny McPhee, Gosford Park, Intermission, No Country for Old Men and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2...
since 2003.
In November 2007, it was announced on the Travisonline messageboard that Payne was to become a father for the first time, making him the last member of the band Travis
Travis (band)
Travis are a post-Britpop band from Glasgow, Scotland, comprising Fran Healy , Dougie Payne , Andy Dunlop and Neil Primrose...
to join the ranks of fatherhood. Freddie Peter Payne, his son with Macdonald, was born on 9 March 2008.
Equipment
- 1970s Fender Jazz Bass Natural SunburstFender Jazz BassThe Jazz Bass was the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. The bass is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental harmonic...
- 1970s Fender Jazz Bass Natural WhiteFender Jazz BassThe Jazz Bass was the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. The bass is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental harmonic...
- 1970s Fender Jazz Bass Natural BlackFender Jazz BassThe Jazz Bass was the second model of electric bass created by Leo Fender. The bass is distinct from the Precision Bass in that its tone is brighter and richer in the midrange and treble with less emphasis on the fundamental harmonic...
- 1956 Fender Precison Bass SunburstFender Precision BassThe Fender Precision Bass is an electric bass.Designed by Leo Fender as a prototype in 1950 and brought to market in 1951, the Precision was the first electric bass to earn widespread attention and use. A revolutionary instrument for the time, the Precision Bass has made an immeasurable impact on...