Travers died at the age of 62 after a long battle withcancer.
“Brian passed away yesterday evening after a long and heroic battle with cancer.
Travers founded UB40 in 1978, partnering with musicians from the Birmingham area.
“I have never had a greater gift than this operation.
I am going to make some great art, and I am so excited.”
“Thank God for the dole,” Travers toldThe Telegraphin 2010.
“We got fed, it paid the rent and it enabled us to concentrate on developing our careers.
We commandeered a cellar and started rehearsing every day, nine till five.
Our first experiences of playing an instrument started together, and we’d humiliate each other over mistakes.
But we were very serious about our music.”
As news of Travers' death spread, fans went on social media to pay tribute to the musician.
“#rip Brian travers … What a saxophonist Saxophone … What a guy … Up there with the best.
The tunes will live on in your memory.
RIP BRIAN” (viaNorth Wales Chronicle).
