Group formed in the mid-1990s in Orlando, FL released debut album Yourself or Someone Like You on Lava/Atlantic label, 1996 contributed to Legacy: A Tribute to Fieetwood Mac ’s Rumours, Lava/Atlantic, 1998. Members include David Kyle Cook (born August 29, 1975), lead guitar, background vocals Paul John Doucette (born August22, 1972), drums Adam Gaynor (born November 26, 1963), rhythm guitar, background vocals Rob Thomas (born February 14, 1972), lead vocals, songwriter Brian Yale (born November 14, 1970), bass. The name “Matchbox 20 ” was inspired by a patron of a For the Record … Lead vocalist and songwriter Rob Thomas, bassist Brian Yale, and drummer Paul Doucette formed the band in the mid-1990s after quitting the band Tabitha ’s Secret. Hard work, camaraderie among band members, and interaction with fans keep them grounded and focused on being creative. They consistently report in interviews, chat groups, and responses to fans on their website that they are aware of what brought them success and that they will strive to keep those factors alive. Band members claim to have enough songs tucked away to keep them recording new albums for years to come, and the group is working hard to continue in the harmonious, solid, fraternal momentum that drives them to perform continuously on the road. First appearing in the alternative rock market and then crossing genres into pop and easy listening, the band has built a large and diverse fan base. Thomas' collaboration with Carlos Santana on "Smooth" was also named the #2 Most Popular Song Ever on Billboard's List of the 100 Most Popular songs behind "The Twist." He was also named to Billboard's Top 20 List of Hot 100 Songwriters 2000-2011 at #5 and was the top ranking artist/songwriter on the list.Florida-based Matchbox 20 delivered enough hit tracks from its quadruple-platinum debut, Yourself or Someone Like You, to ride the wave of music stardom on that release alone for three years. In addition to more than 30 million records sold worldwide, Matchbox Twenty has also earned countless accolades, including five Grammy nominations, four American Music Award nods, and the 2004 People's Choice Award for "Favorite Musical Group." What's more, Rob Thomas has proven one of the most highly decorated artists of recent years, receiving three Grammy Awards, 11 BMI Awards, and two Billboard "Songwriter of the Year" honors for both his chart-topping solo work as well as collaborations with such legends as Santana, Mick Jagger, and Willie Nelson. The album generated five extraordinary hit singles - including "Long Day," "Back 2 Good," and "3 am" - on its way to RIAA Diamond Award certification for total U.S. Matchbox Twenty immediately established themselves as one of modern pop-rock's most popular and talented new bands with the arrival of their blockbuster debut album, 1996's Yourself Or Someone Like You. Typical order times are located within the product description.Ģ0th Anniversary Edition On Red Vinyl LP! It is not guaranteed.Ī Special Order item is an item that we do not stock but can order from the manufacturer. When an item is Out Of Stock and we have an estimated date when our stock should arrive, we list that date on our website in the part's description. We do not have a specific date when it will be coming.Īwaiting repress titles are in the process of being repressed by the label. The Preorder can be released anywhere between weeks, months or years from its initial announcement.Īn Out Of Stock item is an item that we normally have available to ship but we are temporarily out of. Other Preorders are set to release 'TBA.' This means that release date is yet 'To Be Announced'. If a projected release date is known, we will include this in the description in red. Typically the label will set a projected release date (that is subject to change). An In Stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.Ī Preorder is an item that has not yet been released.