Francis "Fran" Healy (b. July 23 1973 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England) is a British rock musician. He is currently the lead singer and main songwriter of the band Travis, having written nearly all of the songs on their four studio albums.

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Healy grew up in his parents' home town of Glasgow. His mother had moved back to Scotland after divorcing her husband, who was violent towards her; as a result of this, Healy continues to refuse any contact with his father. He has explored the theme of domestic violence in several songs he has written for Travis, including "Blue Flashing Light" and "Re-Offender". He attended Holyrood Secondary in the Govanhill area of Glasgow.

His interest in music became serious when he was attending Glasgow School of Art, where future bandmates Andy Dunlop and Dougie Payne were fellow students. The band which would become Travis (initially called Glass Onion) was formed at this time, with Healy establishing himself as the band's lead singer and songwriter. As the band have risen to prominence, he has continued to be seen as Travis' spokesman and most recognisable member.

Since 2000 Healy has been in a long term relationship with German photographer Nora Kryst. Their first child, a son, was born in March 2006. Healy has said that he has no intention of ever getting married, having been put off the concept by his parents' split.

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Healy is also part of the movement Make Poverty History. He has so far made two trips to Sudan, and, alongside his band, played at the Live 8 concerts in London and Edinburgh. He is also a life-long fan of Celtic F.C..

He also participated in Band Aid 20's re-recording of Do They Know It's Christmas?.

1973 births | Living people | Glasgow School of Art alumni | Natives of Staffordshire | Scottish musicians | Scottish male singers | Scottish songwriters | Scottish guitarists | Scottish Roman Catholics | British rock singers | Singer-lyricists