Geoff Travis

Quick Facts

Full Name	Geoff Travis
Occupation	Businessperson
Date Of Birth	Feb 2, 1952(1952-02-02)
Age	72
Birthplace	Stoke Newington
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Stoke Newington
Horoscope	Pisces

Geoff Travis Biography

Geoff Travis is one of the most popular and richest Businessperson who was born on February 2, 1952 in Stoke Newington, Stoke Newington, United Kingdom. Travis was born on 2 February 1952 in Stoke Newington, London, and was raised in Finchley. He is Jewish, his ancestors emigrated from Romania and Ukraine. Travis studied English at Churchill College, Cambridge. He worked as a drama teacher before opening the original Rough Trade record shop in Kensington Park Road, Notting Hill, London on 23 February 1976, setting up the record label two years later. He claimed that he chose the location because it was close to Powis Square, where Performance, one of his favourite films, was made. Travis was also instrumental in the foundation of the independent distribution network The Cartel. While Rough Trade was a key independent label, Travis also co-ran labels with major record companies, including Blanco y Negro in 1983 (with WEA) and Trade2 (with Island Records).

Geoff Travis Net Worth

Geoff Travis is one of the richest Businessperson from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Geoff Travis 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Geoff Travis (born 2 February 1952) is the founder of both Rough Trade Records and the Rough Trade chain of record shops. A former drama teacher and owner of a punk record shop, Travis founded the Rough Trade label in 1978.

Rough Trade was home to The Smiths, but by 1986, after three years on the label, the band were in dispute over finances. The song “Frankly Mr Shankly” from The Queen is Dead was reportedly a jibe at Travis. The label was wound up in 1994 after briefly being revived in partnership with One Little Indian, but revived by Travis in 2001 with breakthrough acts The Strokes and The Libertines.

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Who is Geoff Travis Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Geoff Ranked on the list of most popular Businessperson. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Geoff Travis celebrates birthday on February 2 of every year.

Who owns Rough Trade Records?

Rough Trade Records
Parent company| Beggars Group
Founded| 1976
Founder| Geoff Travis
Distributor(s)| Beggars Group

Where was the first rough trade?

We first opened in 1976, west London , on the doorstep of punk. Forty-four years later, we’re still celebrating the most exciting new music – come say hello! Top L-R Rough Trade West, Rough Trade NYC. Bottom L-R Rough Trade Bristol, Rough Trade Nottingham, Rough Trade East.

Is Rough Trade Records independent?

Rough Trade Records is a legendary independent record label and a benchmark and inspiration to many in the field.

What label is pinegrove on?

Record labels

Who owns Rough Trade Nottingham?

1978 – Geoff Travis sets up the Rough Trade record label. 1982 – With financial problems threatening the survival of the shop, the shop and label separate, becoming two distinct companies. Geoff Travis takes the label business and three shop employees take over the record store after buying the stock for £7,000.