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Rob Thomas Profile |
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Birth Date:
February 14, 1972
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Birth Place:
Landstuhl, Germany
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Birth
Name:
Robert Kelly Thomas
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Height: 5'9"
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Biography |
Rob Thomas is an American
recording artist, the lead singer of the band matchbox
twenty and formerly of the band Tabitha's Secret. Thomas is
also known for co-writing and singing on the Carlos Santana
hit "Smooth", on the album Supernatural, in 1999.
Originally from Florida, Thomas attended Lake Brantley High
School. He stated his desire to be a musician at age 13. The
first concert he attended was Genesis on its Invisible Touch
Tour.
In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Thomas the
first Starlight Award, recognizing young songwriters who
have already made a lasting impact in the music industry.
He has been married to Marisol Maldonado since 1999, and has
a son named Maison Avery from a former relationship.
Rob Thomas is 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) in height. His favorite
authors are Kurt Vonnegut and Tom Robbins. His greatest
influence is Steve Burry.
On April 19, 2005, he released a solo album, Something to
Be. His first single off that album, "Lonely No More",
reached No. 6 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart. The
aforementioned single debuted in the Top 10 of the
Australian ARIAnet singles chart on the week of April 4,
2005. The second single, "This Is How A Heart Breaks" has
started hitting the Top 30 on various Canadian charts.
On July 2, 2005 Rob appeared on the Live 8 concert in
Philidelphia. Rob appeared on the Sept 10, 2005 MTV Katrina
Relief Concert.
In 2005 Rob will be starting his first solo tour starting
10-05-05 until 12-10-05. Opening for at least a portion of
this tour will be Anna Nalick. |
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Other
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Lead vocalist for Matchbox Twenty.
Has a son, Maison Avery William Thomas, (b. July 10, 1998),
from a previous relationship.
He chipped his front tooth while slam dancing in Daytona,
Florida.
Born on a military base in Germany.
Won 3 Grammy's in 2000, for his song 'Smooth' with Santana.
Has written songs for Willie Nelson, Marc Anthony and Mick
Jagger.
Grew up in South Carolina and Florida.
Grew up with actor Scott Levy |
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