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Orlando, United States (1996 – present)
Matchbox Twenty, originally Matchbox 20 and typeset as matchbox twenty on most official merchandise, is a rock band formed in Orlando, Florida, who have sold in excess of 39 million albums worldwide. The band have been well received in many countries; however they have failed to receive much recognition in the UK.
The current members of the band are Rob Thomas (vocals, piano), Paul Doucette (drums, now guitar), Kyle Cook (lead guitar, vocals) and Brian Yale (bass). Adam Gaynor (rhythm guitar), who has left the band, performed on all three of their albums, as well. Rob Thomas is the principal songwriter and lead singer.
Thomas, Yale and Doucette performed in the band Tabitha’s Secret out of Orlando, Florida before splitting apart to form Matchbox Twenty with Cook and Gaynor.
Matchbox Twenty released their first album, Yourself or Someone Like You in 1996. While their first single, “
Long Day”, was a rock radio-only smash, the album soon spun off several Top 40 hit singles throughout 1997 and 1998, including “Push”, “3 A.M.”, “Real World” and “Back 2 Good”. The album eventually went on to sell over 12 million copies in the U.S. alone, earning diamond status. The band toured relentlessly for several years, performing the songs from their one and only album, along with some beloved cover songs such as Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” and The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down”. Their fan base grew from concert to concert because of their electrifying live performances and the longevity of their hit singles on radio. The same year, Matchbox Twenty recorded a live version of their Top-40 hit “3 A.M.” for release on the charity album Live in the X Lounge, benefiting cerebral palsy research.
The current members of the band are Rob Thomas (vocals, piano), Paul Doucette (drums, now guitar), Kyle Cook (lead guitar, vocals) and Brian Yale (bass). Adam Gaynor (rhythm guitar), who has left the band, performed on all three of their albums, as well. Rob Thomas is the principal songwriter and lead singer.
Thomas, Yale and Doucette performed in the band Tabitha’s Secret out of Orlando, Florida before splitting apart to form Matchbox Twenty with Cook and Gaynor.
Matchbox Twenty released their first album, Yourself or Someone Like You in 1996. While their first single, “
Long Day”, was a rock radio-only smash, the album soon spun off several Top 40 hit singles throughout 1997 and 1998, including “Push”, “3 A.M.”, “Real World” and “Back 2 Good”. The album eventually went on to sell over 12 million copies in the U.S. alone, earning diamond status. The band toured relentlessly for several years, performing the songs from their one and only album, along with some beloved cover songs such as Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” and The Beatles’ “Don’t Let Me Down”. Their fan base grew from concert to concert because of their electrifying live performances and the longevity of their hit singles on radio. The same year, Matchbox Twenty recorded a live version of their Top-40 hit “3 A.M.” for release on the charity album Live in the X Lounge, benefiting cerebral palsy research.
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Yourself or Someone Like You
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Exile On Mainstream
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Mad Season
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MaaRek69 wrote:
nice. love remedy
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Hazzle92 wrote:
this band is always awesome with every listen
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the_davidtron wrote:
I'm glad I've started listening to these guys again. good tunes for sure.
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dartagnonblue wrote:
So Sad So Lonely is my newest addiction
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Limonata567 wrote:
love this band esp. rob
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akirabomb wrote:
@white_eagle, Matchbox Twenty was huge at the end of the 90's and are also still huge in Australia.
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SirSomerville wrote:
I only have Disease & Unwell bey them, I need to check out their other stuff one of these days...
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bobo9390 wrote:
You realize they were HUGE for a couple years in the late 90's?
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white_eagle13 wrote:
Simply awesome. This is an example of a not much known band (thus, not mainstream) that is awesome. This proves that the real indie alt rock isn't dead.
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samarasammy wrote:
they definetely need to release another album!!
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MsDiplodocus wrote:
I love Bright Lights
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pepetapalpa wrote:
excelente!!!
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ItsMeFabianD wrote:
Classic and nostalgic
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drums23 wrote:
perfect music :)
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TuomariNurmio wrote:
nice pop rock it is
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mikebelto wrote:
Hey, check out brand new Avett Brothers out 9/29! They are great and their concerts are phenom! Check out the new music at http://bit.ly/1WZOe
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Pezwinter wrote:
Did you know Rob Thomas is a judge for the International Songwriting Competition this year? They're giving away over $150,000 in cash and prizes along with the opportunity for one of your favorite artists to hear something you wrote! The deadline is only 2 weeks away so head over to www.songwritingcompetition.com to enter! Good luck!
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mahebling wrote:
You taste like honey, honey tell me can I be your honey bee, be strong... <3
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Vega993 wrote:
♥
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HrdlaM wrote:
I like them...
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Matchbox Twenty on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
12 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/matchboxtwenty
Tune into It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on Thursday, October 15th, to catch a clip of Matchbox Twenty's smash hit '3AM'. The show airs at 10:00pm on FX.
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