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How did Travis get started?
The band that would become Travis was formed by brothers Chris Martyn (bass) and Geoff Martyn (keyboards) along with Simon Jarvis (drums). Andy Dunlop (guitar).
What was Travis' first record?
With brothers Chris and Geoff Martyn on bass and keyboards, in 1993, the fivesome released a privately made CD, The Glass Onion EP.
Did Travis win any awards during the early years?
The band won a talent contest organised by the Music in Scotland Trust, who promised £2,000 so that Travis could deal-hunt at a new music seminar in New York.

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Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other intereting aspects about Travis’ Formation and early years?