Rob Thomas

Alternative rock, Musical Artist

1972 –

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Who is Rob Thomas?

Robert Kelly "Rob" Thomas is an American rock recording artist and songwriter. He is the primary songwriter and lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist. Thomas earned three Grammy awards for co-writing and singing on the Carlos Santana triple-platinum hit "Smooth", on the album Supernatural in 1999.

He has also lent his songwriting talents to such artists as Tom Petty, Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt and Daughtry.

Since 1995, his band has released a string of hit singles to radio including "Push", "3 A.M.", "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". In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Thomas its first Starlight Award, recognizing young songwriters who have already had a lasting influence in the music industry.

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Born
Feb 14, 1972
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
Also known as
  • Robert Kelly Thomas
  • Thomas, Rob
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Lake Brantley High School
Lived in
  • Florida
  • South Carolina
  • Orlando

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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