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Scott Travis was born on September 6, 1961 in Virginia, United States and is credited as a drummer and musician. As of 2026, Scott Travis is 64 years old. Education on record includes Granby High School.
My Take
Scott Travis is exactly the kind of drummer I gravitate toward: thunderous yet precise, the steel spine behind some heavy bands. Holding down Judas Priest for decades is no small feat, and his work with Racer X, Thin Lizzy, and Elegant Weapons shows how widely his power and reliability are valued. What strikes me is the contrast between his explosive double-kick attack and the disciplined consistency underneath it. Front men get the glory, but a metal band lives or dies on its rhythmic foundation, and Travis has been an immovable one for years. I find that quiet authority deeply impressive.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Scott Travis
- Name (Japanese)
- スコット・トラヴィス
- Reading
- すこっと・とらゔぃす
- Born
- September 6, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Ox
- Origin
- Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- drummer / musician
2. Background
- High school
- Granby High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Scott Travis born?
Born September 6, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Scott Travis from?
Scott Travis is from Virginia, United States.
What does Scott Travis do?
Scott Travis works as drummer, musician.
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