The Moffatts

Early Years and Country Career

The brothers, growing up in Faro, Yukon, and later Victoria, British Columbia, learned to sing early in their lives and made their first professional recording in 1987 at Studio 86 in West Edmonton Mall, where they sang 'Grandpa' by The Judds. Their early public performances included an appearance on the Timmy's Springtime Telethon in 1988, which marked their first time on stage. By 1992, after performing at a number of large-scale country music festivals, the group was nominated for five awards by the British Columbia Country Music Association, signalling their rising status within the provincial country scene. The family's pursuit of a full time music career led them to move to Branson, Missouri, in 1992, where they performed with The Osmonds at the Osmonds Family Theatre for a period. In March 1993, the Moffatt family relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of the country music industry, where they became regulars on TNN's 'Nashville Now' with host Ralph Emery. That October, they joined the cast of the 'Country Tonite Show' at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, further establishing their presence on the professional circuit. In 1994, when the Country Tonite production opened a new theatre in Branson, The Moffatts became a part of that cast, performing regularly in the live show.

Their self titled album 'The Moffatts' followed in 1995, and they released a holiday album, 'A Moffatt Christmas', in 1996. During this period, it was frequently reported that they were the youngest band to ever sign a major label recording contract. National television appearances, including a 1995 performance of 'Guns of Love' on 'Good Morning America', helped broaden their profile beyond the country circuit. The family dynamic shifted in 1996 when their parents divorced, after which the brothers lived primarily with their father, Frank Moffatt, who also managed the group until their 2001 breakup.

Transition to Pop and Peak Success

As teenagers, The Moffatts dramatically shifted their musical direction, abandoning country for pop and rock. This new era was launched with the 1998 album 'Chapter I: A New Beginning'. The brothers took full instrumental control, with Scott on lead guitar, Clint on bass guitar, Dave on keyboards, and Bob on drums, moving away from using a back up band. Lead vocals on the album were shared between Scott and Dave, though in live performances all members took turns singing. Produced in part by the Berman Brothers, who had also worked for Hanson and Real McCoy, in New York City and Toronto, the album was a massive global success, selling over six million copies worldwide and achieving double platinum status in Canada. Many industry insiders noted that the band sold that many copies again on the black market in Asia, and the album was also very popular across European markets.

The album's success was propelled by several key singles and prominent media placements. The Glen Ballard produced track 'Until You Loved Me', which appeared on the US version of the album, was featured in the 1999 Drew Barrymore film 'Never Been Kissed'. Another US version track, 'Misery', was included on the soundtrack for the movie 'Teaching Mrs. Tingle' starring Katie Holmes. The band's television exposure increased with a 1999 appearance on the NBC show 'Hang Time', where they performed 'Girl of My Dreams', and an episode of 'Campbell Scramble', a show made by Calgary CTV sports newscaster Glenn Campbell. That same year, The Moffatts performed at the Juno Awards show in Hamilton, Ontario, and sang 'O Canada' at the 1999 Major League Baseball All Star Game in Boston.

Their popularity in Southeast Asia became phenomenal during this period, with the band staying at the top of the charts in the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia from 1998 to 2000. They completed a couple of historic firsts, sharing the stage with Aqua for the first ever paid concert by an international artist in Shanghai, China, and performing the first ever outdoor stadium show in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. At the height of their fame, The Moffatts were considered the biggest selling international band of all time in the Philippines, a title linked to the immense sales figures of that era which have likely not been surpassed since. The band's major recognitions during this peak include the following awards and chart achievements.

• Winner, Fan Favourite Band of the Year at the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards (1999).
• Declared Best New Band of 1998 by Ottawa radio station Hot 89.9.
• Double Platinum certification in Canada for 'Chapter I: A New Beginning' (1998).
• Over six million copies sold worldwide of 'Chapter I: A New Beginning'.
• Topped retail singles chart in Canada with 'Bang Bang Boom' (2000).

Harder Rock, Final Album and Disbandment

Seeking artistic growth, The Moffatts released their fourth studio album, 'Submodalities', in October 2000. The album contained a more classic and harder edged rock flavour than typical boy band fare, a transition captured in the 2001 documentary 'The Moffatts: Closing of Chapter One'. The band wrote or co wrote almost all of the songs on the album, which was produced by Bob Rock, a producer known for working with superstars like Metallica and Bon Jovi. The album was certified platinum by the CRIA for selling over 100,000 copies in Canada. The first single, 'Bang Bang Boom', was at that time the fastest rising single to number one in Canadian music history and topped the retail singles chart in the country.

The band maintained a high profile in 2000, singing the national anthem at the 2000 NBA All Star Game and hosting the Juno Awards ceremony that same year. They also appeared frequently on daytime television shows like 'The Sally Jessy Raphael Show' and 'The Maury Povich Show'. During a stay in Köln, Germany, the brothers met young German guitar player Gil Ofarim and co wrote with him what became his breakout first single, 'If You Only Knew'. They also appeared on the Disney Channel show 'So Weird' in the episode titled 'Destiny' in 2000.

Despite the album's success, internal pressures led to the band's dissolution. On August 25, 2001, following their concert in London, Ontario, The Moffatts announced their breakup. The decision was attributed to thirteen years of intensive touring, over 5,000 concerts, different personal tastes in music, and the fact that they were all now 18 years of age and felt a heavy desire to go their own separate ways. Their final years as a group had cemented their status as one of the biggest selling acts in several Asian markets, leaving a significant commercial legacy.

Post Breakup Projects and Solo Ventures

After the 2001 split, the brothers pursued a wide array of musical and personal projects. Bob and Clint Moffatt briefly joined a group called Pusch, which performed at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. The band was later renamed Hidell, lasted slightly over a year, and released one album featuring the single 'Going Down In Flames'. On September 27, 2003, the original Moffatts quartet reunited to perform at the 'Fire On The Mountain' benefit concert in Kamloops, British Columbia. In 2004, the Canadian Pacific Railway announced that Bob and Clint were reunited under the name The Moffatts for the railway's Holiday Train program, a mobile fundraiser for community food banks, with Scott joining the tour in 2005.

Bob Moffatt eventually relocated to Ban Phe, Thailand, where he began working with an educational organization called TEFL International on an English singing contest. He convinced Clint to join him, and in 2006 they started a band called Same Same under the Sony BMG Music Entertainment label. By 2011, Bob and Clint had moved to Nashville, Tennessee, where they wrote songs and performed under the name Two Bullet Parade, later changing it to Like Strangers, playing in venues around the Nashville metropolitan area. In 2016, Clint and Bob released a new EP under the name Endless Summer, with the debut single 'Amen For Women'.

Scott Moffatt resurfaced in an Ontario based band called The Boston Post, which included Shawn Everett on drums, Jon Gant on guitar, and Neal Gupta on bass. They released an EP titled 'It's 99PM' in 2003. Scott also pursued solo work, recording in Los Angeles and previewing songs from an independent release called 'The Allegory of the City' in 2006. He has been credited as the producer who opened the door for Thailand's biggest rock band, Slot Machine, and later produced country music singer Luke Combs' first two records. Dave Moffatt moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, with initial plans to attend the University of Winnipeg before launching an acting and modelling career. He appeared in a 2005 Winnipeg production of 'Miss Saigon' and was a contestant on 'Canadian Idol' that same year, making it into the top 32 before being eliminated.

Reunions and Later Tours

The first formal reunion of the original four members occurred on December 22, 2012, for an online Christmas show on the Stageit platform. The setlist for this show included Christmas carols and songs picked by fans from the entire Moffatts' catalog, including solo records and material from Like Strangers and Same Same. This reunion was preceded by the band's feature in LG's 'Life's Good' online campaign in November 2012. That campaign featured their song 'Bang Bang Boom' with altered composition and lyrics.

In October 2016, Bob and Clint Moffatt announced on Facebook that they would reunite with Scott for a one time concert as The Moffatts without Dave Moffatt, marking a return to Manila for the first time in 16 years as part of a farewell tour. In February 2017, Scott, Bob, and Clint began an extensive promotional tour in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore for The Moffatts Farewell Tour. On February 18, 2017, they performed at the Araneta Coliseum in Manila, approximately 19 years after their first concert in the Philippines at the same venue. They performed songs from their past albums 'Chapter I: A New Beginning', 'Tour Souvenir Package', 'Submodalities', and Same Same's 'The Meaning of Happy', as well as current projects like Endless Summer. Dave Moffatt, who had been a yoga instructor in Toronto, came back from retirement by holding his own separate farewell tour concert in Manila on May 27, 2017. In November 2017, it was announced that the band had recorded a new single called 'Secrets' and signed a record deal with Bec-Tero Music in Thailand. The song 'Secrets' was released worldwide on January 10, 2018, followed by two further singles, 'Like I Love U' and 'So In Love', during that year. The band also played live for the first time in two years on 'The Reunion Tour 2018' and released a six-track EP titled 'Chapter II' in November 2018.

• Online Christmas reunion show on Stageit (December 22, 2012).
• Farewell Tour in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Singapore (February 2017).
• Concert at Araneta Coliseum, Manila (February 18, 2017).
• Dave Moffatt's solo farewell concert in Manila (May 27, 2017).
• The Reunion Tour 2018 with all four members.
• Release of new single 'Secrets' (January 10, 2018).
• Release of singles 'Like I Love U' and 'So In Love' (2018).
• Release of the 'Chapter II' EP (November 2018).

Chapter II and Music Travel Love

In November 2017, the band announced on Facebook that they had recorded a new single called 'Secrets' and had signed a record deal with Bec Tero Music in Thailand. The song 'Secrets' was released worldwide on January 10, 2018. Two further singles, 'Like I Love U' and 'So In Love', were released during 2018. The full band, including Dave, played live for the first time in two years on 'The Reunion Tour 2018'. A six track EP titled 'Chapter II' was released in November 2018, marking their first collection of new original material as a quartet in 18 years.

Alongside periodic Moffatts activities, brothers Bob and Clint have established the successful duo project Music Travel Love. They record and perform cover songs at scenic locations around the world, building a substantial online following. They have expanded this brand to include a children's channel named Music Travel Kids and a coffee company called Music Java Love. Dave Moffatt continues to teach yoga and remains active on social media, often posting musical covers. Scott Moffatt maintains his career as a music producer in addition to his involvement with the band. This structure allows the brothers to collaborate as The Moffatts for new music and tours while also pursuing individual and paired creative ventures.

Discography and Chart Performance

The Moffatts' studio album releases chart their evolution from country child stars to international pop rock sensations and their later reunion work. Their country albums were released on Polydor Nashville, while their pop and rock albums came out on Epic Records. The commercial peak was undoubtedly 'Chapter I: A New Beginning', which moved over six million units globally. The following table outlines their core studio album releases and their Canadian certifications where applicable.

Awards, Recognition and Cultural Impact

The Moffatts received significant recognition during their peak years, particularly within Canada and their international fan markets. In 1992, early in their country career, they were nominated for five awards by the British Columbia Country Music Association. Their pop breakthrough in 1998 was marked by Ottawa radio station Hot 89.9 declaring them the best new band of the year. The following year, they won the Fan Favourite Band of the Year award at the iHeartRadio Much Music Video Awards in 1999, highlighting their strong connection with audiences. Their chart achievement with 'Bang Bang Boom' in 2000, as the fastest rising single to number one in Canadian history at that time, remains a key milestone in their career.

The band's cultural impact was most strongly felt in Southeast Asia, where they achieved a level of commercial success rare for international acts. They were the biggest selling international band of all time in the Philippines during their heyday, a record tied to the physical sales era. Their concerts in the region were landmark events, including pioneering performances in China and Vietnam that helped open those markets. In Canada, their performances of the national anthem at major sporting events like the 1999 MLB All Star Game and the 2000 NBA All Star Game, coupled with hosting the 2000 Juno Awards, embedded them in the national consciousness. Their journey from a family singing group in the Yukon to international pop stars continues to be a notable narrative in Canadian music history. Key milestones in their career development and recognition include the following events.

• First recording at Studio 86, West Edmonton Mall (1987).
• First on stage appearance at Timmy's Springtime Telethon (1988).
• Five BCCMA award nominations (1992).
• Performance with The Osmonds in Branson, Missouri (1992).
• Regular appearances on TNN's 'Nashville Now' (1993).
• Performance on 'Good Morning America' (1995).
• Sang 'O Canada' at the MLB All Star Game (1999).
• Hosted the Juno Awards (2000).

Questions about The Moffatts

Are The Moffatts still together?

The Moffatts have reunited periodically since their 2001 breakup. The full band of four brothers released new music in 2018, including the EP 'Chapter II', and went on The Reunion Tour 2018. While not consistently active as a full time touring act, the members continue to collaborate on new projects and performances as The Moffatts while also pursuing individual ventures like Bob and Clint's Music Travel Love duo and Scott's production work. Their most recent activities as a full group include the 2018 EP and tour following the 2017 farewell tour by three of the members.

What is The Moffatts' biggest hit?

Their biggest commercial success globally was the 1998 pop album 'Chapter I: A New Beginning', which sold over six million copies. From that album, singles like 'Until You Loved Me' and 'Miss You' gained significant airplay and placement in major films. Later, the 2000 rock single 'Bang Bang Boom' from the 'Submodalities' album set a Canadian record for the fastest rising song to number one on the charts at that time, making it one of their most notable chart achievements. The song also featured in a major LG advertising campaign in 2012.

Why did The Moffatts break up in 2001?

The band disbanded in August 2001 after a concert in London, Ontario. The brothers cited the cumulative strain of 13 years of non stop touring, having performed over 5,000 concerts since childhood. Additional factors included evolving and differing musical tastes among the members and a natural desire to explore individual paths as they all reached the age of 18 and sought personal and artistic independence. The documentary 'The Moffatts: Closing of Chapter One' captured this transitional period leading to their split.

What are the Moffatt brothers doing now?

Scott Moffatt works as a music producer, notably producing country artist Luke Combs' first two albums and having worked with Thailand's biggest rock band Slot Machine. Bob and Clint Moffatt are based in Nashville and run the popular duo Music Travel Love, producing cover song videos from global locations and related business ventures including a coffee company and a children's channel. Dave Moffatt teaches yoga in Toronto and is active on social media, sharing music covers. All four brothers remain involved in music and reunite for Moffatts projects periodically.

How popular were The Moffatts in Asia?

The Moffatts were enormously popular in Southeast Asia from 1998 to 2000. They topped music charts consistently in the Philippines, Thailand, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. They were considered the biggest selling international band of all time in the Philippines at their peak, a title linked to the high sales volumes of that era which may never be surpassed. The band performed historic first paid concerts by an international act in Shanghai, China, with Aqua, and in an outdoor stadium in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

What is Music Travel Love?

Music Travel Love is a musical duo and content brand formed by Bob and Clint Moffatt. They travel to picturesque locations around the world to film and record acoustic cover versions of popular songs. The project has expanded to include a children's channel called Music Travel Kids and a coffee company named Music Java Love. It represents their primary creative focus outside of occasional Moffatts reunions and has garnered a large international online audience through their videos of performances at scenic spots.

Sources: Wikipedia and current public reporting, checked by the Yadude Books desk. Last updated 2026-11-07.