Rob Thomas (musician)
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Robert Kelly Thomas[1] (born February 14, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is the lead vocalist for the Florida-based alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty, which he formed in 1995 and with whom he has released five studio albums. As a solo act, he is best known for his guest performance on Santana's 1999 single "Smooth", which won three Grammy Awards, peaked the Billboard Hot 100 and in 2018, was named the second most successful song in the chart's history. His 2005 single, "Lonely No More" was his first to be released as a lead solo artist. It peaked at number six on the chart and led his debut solo album, ...Something to Be (2005), which peaked atop the Billboard 200.
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Birth name | Robert Kelly Thomas |
Born | (1972-02-14) February 14, 1972 (age 52) Landstuhl, West Germany |
Origin | Sarasota, Florida, U.S. |
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Discography | Rob Thomas discography |
Years active | 1990–present |
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Member of | Matchbox Twenty |
Website | robthomasmusic |
As part of Matchbox Twenty, Thomas has written and performed their string of commercially successful singles, including "Push", "3AM", "Real World", "Back 2 Good", "Bent", "If You're Gone", "Mad Season", "Disease", "Unwell", "Bright Lights", "How Far We've Come", and "She's So Mean". Outside of recording, Thomas has also been a credited songwriter for other artists including Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt, and Daughtry. In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Thomas its first Hal David Starlight Award which recognizes young songwriters who've quickly gained a lasting influence in the music industry.