Travis Wammack

Travis Wammack was a recording artist, studio musician, and songwriter who worked closely with Rick Hall, founder of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Travis charted his first hit at just 17 years old with the instrumental “Scratchy,” recorded in Memphis and engineered by Roland Janes, an experience that gave him early insight into the recording studio process. After moving to Muscle Shoals and working with Rick Hall at FAME Studios, Travis played on numerous hit recordings as well as demo sessions, including many of his own compositions. This work led to a successful recording career that included songs such as “Shu-Doo-Pa-Poop,” “Love Being Your Fool,” and “Easy Evil.” He also wrote for other artists, including the groove-driven “Greenwood, Mississippi,” recorded by Little Richard in 1970. Travis later toured and recorded with Little Richard for more than a decade. Always fascinated by electronics, Travis built several of his own effects pedals, many of which he used in the studio to create new and distinctive sounds.