Pat Travers first picked up a guitar after seeing Jimi Hendrix perform in his native Toronto. Though he cut his teeth on the blues, it was the visceral hard rock played by the likes of Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, and Cream that truly caught his attention. He began honing his own blues tinged rock and roll and quickly became a favorite among crowds and musicians alike, being cited as a prime influence by Metallica's Kirk Hammett. Pat's talent has seen him collaborate with a veritable who's who of rock and metal icons over the years, including tours with prog legends Rush, and Rainbow, and a collaborative hit with Leslie West of Mountain.
The Pat Travers Band has also featured an impressive cast including Tommy Aldridge, Carmine Appice, and a pre-Iron Maiden Nico McBrain. In keeping with it's tradition of excellence, the current Pat Travers Band is made up rock and roll stalwarts: guitarist Kirk McKim , bassist Rodney O'Quin, and drummer Sandy Gennaro (Cyndi Lauper, Joan Jett, Michael Bolton).