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{{short description|Scottish musician}} | |||
{{Use British English|date=June 2014}} | {{Use British English|date=June 2014}} | ||
{{BLP sources|date=June 2010}} | {{BLP sources|date=June 2010}} | ||
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| name = Neil Primrose | | name = Neil Primrose | ||
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | | background = non_vocal_instrumentalist | ||
| image = | | image = Neil Primrose 2014 (cropped).jpg | ||
| caption = Primrose | | caption = Primrose performing with Travis in [[Singapore]], 2014 | ||
| birth_name = Neil Primrose | | birth_name = Neil Primrose | ||
| birth_date ={{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|2|20}} | | birth_date ={{birth date and age|df=yes|1972|2|20}} | ||
|birth_place =[[Cumbernauld]], Scotland | | birth_place = [[Cumbernauld]], [[Dunbartonshire]], Scotland | ||
| origin = [[Glasgow]], Scotland | |||
| instrument = Drums, percussion | | instrument = Drums, percussion | ||
| genre = Rock, [[Britpop]], [[Alternative | | genre = Rock, [[Britpop]], [[Alternative rock]] | ||
| occupation = Musician | | occupation = Musician | ||
| years_active = | | years_active = 1989–present | ||
| label = | | label = | ||
| | | current_member_of = [[Travis (band)|Travis]]}} | ||
'''Neil Primrose''' (born 20 February 1972) is the drummer of the Scottish rock band [[Travis (band)|Travis]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{AllMusic|class=artist|id=p132643/biography|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Travis|last=Phares|first=Heather|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|accessdate=7 June 2010}}</ref> | |||
==Early life== | |||
Primrose was born in [[Cumbernauld]]. His father, a power station engineer, was posted to [[Middlesbrough]], and this was followed by a series of moves across the northeast of England during the first ten years of Primrose's life. At the age of 15 at high school in Glasgow he was playing drums with friends in local bands. | |||
==Career== | |||
===Travis (1989–present)=== | |||
{{Main|Travis (band)}} | |||
In 1989 at the age of 17, Primrose started his drumming career when he was going for as many auditions as possible and looking for like-minded players to form a group. | |||
This led to him joining the band ''Glass Onion'' with [[Andy Dunlop]] along with brothers Chris and Geoff Martyn in 1990. After a while of looking for success, the line-up changed with [[Fran Healy (musician)|Fran Healy]] joining the line-up in 1991 and the group then splitting with the Martyn brothers and [[Dougie Payne]] soon joining the band as the bassist in 1994. Eventually, the name of the band was changed to [[Travis (band)|Travis]]. | |||
Unlike the other three members of the band, Primrose was not a student at the [[Glasgow School of Art]], instead working various jobs and studying computer science for a pre-degree course. Initially, Travis rehearsed in [[The Horse Shoe Bar]] where Primrose and Healy had met for the first time. The material for their first two albums was, in part, written and refined here. Travis moved to London in late spring 1996 and lived, rehearsed and toured from their North London base for many years. | |||
Travis' début album [[Good Feeling (Travis album)|''Good Feeling'']] was released in 1997 with positive review, but lukewarm performance in the charts. Their 1999 follow-up, ''[[The Man Who]]'', proved to be far more successful, selling millions of copies worldwide, shortly followed by [[The Invisible Band]] in 2001. During this period, Travis had several UK hit singles, including "[[Sing (Travis song)|Sing]]" and "[[Why Does It Always Rain on Me?]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=TRAVIS|url=http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/2170/travis|website=officialcharts.com|publisher=Official Charts Company|accessdate=1 June 2016}}</ref> | |||
Travis' | Before the recording of Travis' fourth album, ''[[12 Memories]]'', Primrose suffered a life-threatening spine injury while he was swimming on holiday in France. This led to the cancellation of several subsequent tour dates – most significantly a headline slot at [[V Festival]]. Primrose made a full recovery and was back on stage and [[sound recording and reproduction|recording]] with the band within months – including [[Isle of Wight Festival 2005|Isle of Wight Festival]] and [[Live 8]] in 2005. In 2024, Travis released their 10th studio album. | ||
==Other projects== | |||
Primrose has played drums on the Canadian musician [[Ron Sexsmith]]'s seventh album [[Retriever (album)|''Retriever'']] and other individual album tracks, along with albums by Jamie Scott, [[ | Primrose has played drums on the Canadian musician [[Ron Sexsmith]]'s seventh album [[Retriever (album)|''Retriever'']] and other individual album tracks, along with albums by Jamie Scott, [[Cat Stevens|Yusuf Islam]], Magne F and Cyril Paulus. In Scotland, Primrose plays with the MOVE Project along with various artists on the Wild Biscuit label. | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
Primrose is married to Esther, and has two daughters. | Primrose is married to Esther, and has two daughters. | ||
In 2007, Primrose gained his first racing licence and has since driven in many racing events including the | In 2007, Primrose gained his first racing licence and has since driven in many racing events including the Le Mans Classic and the SPA 25Hr FunCup.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.saxon-motorsport.co.uk/saxon-drivers-neil-primrose.html|title=Saxon Motorsport Driver Profile Neil Primrose|journal=Saxon Motorsport|date= 3 June 2020}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:1972 births]] | [[Category:1972 births]] | ||
[[Category:Scottish rock drummers]] | [[Category:Scottish rock drummers]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Scottish male drummers]] | ||
[[Category:Scottish alternative rock musicians]] | |||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
[[Category:People from Cumbernauld]] | [[Category:People from Cumbernauld]] | ||
[[Category:21st-century drummers]] | [[Category:21st-century British drummers]] | ||
[[Category:Britcar drivers]] | [[Category:Britcar drivers]] | ||
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.jpg) Primrose performing with Travis in Singapore, 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Neil Primrose |
| Born | 20 February 1972 Cumbernauld, Dunbartonshire, Scotland |
| Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Genres | Rock, Britpop, Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums, percussion |
| Years active | 1989–present |
Neil Primrose (born 20 February 1972) is the drummer of the Scottish rock band Travis.[1]
Early life[edit | edit source]
Primrose was born in Cumbernauld. His father, a power station engineer, was posted to Middlesbrough, and this was followed by a series of moves across the northeast of England during the first ten years of Primrose's life. At the age of 15 at high school in Glasgow he was playing drums with friends in local bands.
Career[edit | edit source]
Travis (1989–present)[edit | edit source]
In 1989 at the age of 17, Primrose started his drumming career when he was going for as many auditions as possible and looking for like-minded players to form a group.
This led to him joining the band Glass Onion with Andy Dunlop along with brothers Chris and Geoff Martyn in 1990. After a while of looking for success, the line-up changed with Fran Healy joining the line-up in 1991 and the group then splitting with the Martyn brothers and Dougie Payne soon joining the band as the bassist in 1994. Eventually, the name of the band was changed to Travis.
Unlike the other three members of the band, Primrose was not a student at the Glasgow School of Art, instead working various jobs and studying computer science for a pre-degree course. Initially, Travis rehearsed in The Horse Shoe Bar where Primrose and Healy had met for the first time. The material for their first two albums was, in part, written and refined here. Travis moved to London in late spring 1996 and lived, rehearsed and toured from their North London base for many years.
Travis' début album Good Feeling was released in 1997 with positive review, but lukewarm performance in the charts. Their 1999 follow-up, The Man Who, proved to be far more successful, selling millions of copies worldwide, shortly followed by The Invisible Band in 2001. During this period, Travis had several UK hit singles, including "Sing" and "Why Does It Always Rain on Me?".[2]
Before the recording of Travis' fourth album, 12 Memories, Primrose suffered a life-threatening spine injury while he was swimming on holiday in France. This led to the cancellation of several subsequent tour dates – most significantly a headline slot at V Festival. Primrose made a full recovery and was back on stage and recording with the band within months – including Isle of Wight Festival and Live 8 in 2005. In 2024, Travis released their 10th studio album.
Other projects[edit | edit source]
Primrose has played drums on the Canadian musician Ron Sexsmith's seventh album Retriever and other individual album tracks, along with albums by Jamie Scott, Yusuf Islam, Magne F and Cyril Paulus. In Scotland, Primrose plays with the MOVE Project along with various artists on the Wild Biscuit label.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Primrose is married to Esther, and has two daughters.
In 2007, Primrose gained his first racing licence and has since driven in many racing events including the Le Mans Classic and the SPA 25Hr FunCup.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Phares, Heather. "Biography: Travis". Allmusic. Retrieved 7 June 2010.
- ↑ "TRAVIS". officialcharts.com. Official Charts Company. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ↑ "Saxon Motorsport Driver Profile Neil Primrose". Saxon Motorsport. 3 June 2020.