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As the driving force of matchbox twenty, Rob Thomas is widely acknowledged as one of the most distinctive vocalists and gifted songwriters in contemporary music. Since making their debut in 1996, matchbox has evolved into one of the most admired and consistently successful rock bands in recent history, with over 25 million albums sold worldwide.

As matchbox twenty’s primary composer, Thomas has penned a remarkable string of chart-topping hits, including “Push,” “3AM,” “If You’re Gone,” “Bent,” “Real World,” “Back 2 Good,” “Mad Season,” “Disease,” “Unwell,” and “Bright Lights.” matchbox has earned the distinction of having had more #1 hits and spending more weeks at #1 on both the national Modern AC and Adult Top 40 charts than any other artist in history.

Rob’s growing reputation as an exceptional songwriter has led to invitations to collaborate with a select list of artists – most notably Santana, for whom he wrote and sang the smash single, “Smooth,” which earned Thomas three Grammy Awards. He has also worked with the likes of Willie Nelson, Marc Anthony, Mick Jagger, and Bernie Taupin. Combining all of his projects, Thomas has contributed to the sales of over 75 million records. He has earned 13 BMI Awards, including both songwriter and song of the year, and he was named Billboard’s Songwriter of the Year two years in a row.

In June 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame presented Thomas with its first-ever “Starlight Award” – created to recognize a songwriter in the early years of his or her career who is already making a lasting impact. Rob’s composing talent has also been acknowledged with cover stories in American Songwriter (which named him songwriter of the year) and Performing Songwriter.

Among his many honors, in 2001 Rob was inducted into the South Carolina Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame. Thomas – who grew up in such South Carolina cities as Lake City, Turbeville, and Columbia – became the youngest-ever member of the Hall of Fame. The award placed him in the company of such South Carolinian legends as James Brown, Minnie Pearl, and Dizzy Gillespie.

Rob and his wife have established Sidewalk Angels Foundation, a non-profit organization created to aid those in need in and around America’s big cities – working with various charities to assist people who are destitute or homeless and get lost in the system; those who cannot afford proper medical care; and animals that have been abandoned or abused.

Sidewalk Angels Foundation takes its name from the lyrics to Thomas’ solo recording, “A New York Christmas.” First released in 2002, the single’s sales that year benefited Blythedale Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, N.Y. Reissued for Christmas 2003, the single’s proceeds were given to Pets Alive, a no-kill animal shelter in Middletown, NY. In August 2004, a benefit concert in New York City featuring Rob, Jewel, Daryl Hall, and Rhett Miller raised over $100,000 for Sidewalk Angels, which in turn donated the evening’s proceeds to Pets Alive.

Born on a military base in West Germany, Rob spent much of his youth shuttling between his grandmother in South Carolina and his mom in Florida. After dropping out of both high school and his difficult home life, the 17-year-old drifted around the Southeast, hitchhiking and crashing where he could. The only constant in his life was music, an inspiring soundtrack that included artists ranging from Al Green and Van Morrison to Elvis Costello and Elton John. He released the pressures of his life in his songwriting, at the same time developing his signature vocal style while fronting a number of local rock bands – which ultimately led to the formation of matchbox twenty.

With the forthcoming release of his debut solo album, Thomas begins a new chapter in his remarkable musical journey.

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Smooth | Reviewer: Stephanie Apodaca | 10/13/09

Everything about Rob Thomas is Gold. His voice, his style and especially his writing. He always delivers such a great concert. This Oct will be my 6th time seeing him. My 1st time seeing him solo, without MB20. He is so dreamy!

my future husband! | Reviewer: stacey | 10/6/09

rob thomas is the most brilliant song writer of his time. he knows what real music is all about. he reaches down in his soul and makes a song out of struggles and experiances in his life. the lyrics are so meaningful and i can relate to his songs, not to mention in my opinion he is one of the sexiest men alive!! (; i love you robert kelly thomas

CRADEL SONG | Reviewer: Heidi | 8/14/09

Been a fan since the beginning. Heard that distinctive voice of Robs, I was HOOKED! Can't wait to see him in November in NY. The new CD is GREAT. Good Job. Saw him 2 years ago AWESOME. I tell everyone I know about the great music and lyrics he puts out there. Lines that you share and feel. So many of them. He's really reaching his audience. See you soon Rob!!! LOL

I was there at the beginning | Reviewer: Johnny Graves | 5/6/09

I was the General Manager of the Embassy Music Hall in Orlando Florida in the mid 1990's, a place that helped launch matchbox 20. Rob or as we call him"Kelly" is a great person and was always so kind to me and my staff. I became great friends with his mom Mamie and spent time with her on the matchbox twenty tour with paula cole opening. I also spent many a days and nights partying with Mamie at her place in apopka.We are all very proud of you KELLY!!!!!!!

Tabitha's secrete | Reviewer: Anonymous | 2/28/09

Rob Thomas before he was Matchbox 20. so much soul and heart. i love his voice and passion in all his music. in this original album he was lost and yet found out. im so glad to have had such pleasure in knowing this mans love for what he do. his music has seen me through more then words can say. i love the heart of it all.

rob thomas | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/3/09

He is an example for me.He has this unique personality that makes him so different from everyone by being such a brilliant musician and a wonderful person way ahead of anyone else.His music has been inspiring for me to get the best out of every moment in my life,good or bad moments.I hear his songs in my head all the time and everywhere i go.He is my idol,even though i can not sing...

greatest inspiration | Reviewer: vidyabha | 12/17/08

"these little wonders" now this is my fave song.it always makes me feel so at peace with myself i guess it really opens the inner me to realise how very precious life and your loved ones are. and that you should'nt take them for granted. somehow, when i listen to this song and i think of life and all thats going on around us i cant help it, the tears just dont stop. i want to say thank you rob thomas for being my inspiration.love you lots and continue to make songs like this...

Bright lights.. | Reviewer: Molly | 11/21/08

"Yeah.. I got a hole in me now.. Yeah... I got a scar I can talk about..." Love that song.. Rob's sound haunts me.. so terribly powerful.. Basically, the soundtrack to my life.. imagine THAT!
LOL..seriously and 2 the point..
There's a lil' byte of something of me in every bit of YOU..
Amen : )

love your songwriting | Reviewer: crystal | 9/27/07

rob is all around an awesome artist!!! His music rocks. His song writing is unbelievable and is amazing to me how relateable it is! I have all the matchbox 20 albums but I have to say my favorit album is his first solo something to be!Every song is Excellent.Not too often can you find a cd that you can just listen to every track straight through and repeatedly and never tire of it!Can't wait to see in concert

he's a great songwriter and performer as well | Reviewer: chris | 7/7/07

I don't go to alot of cocerts. But for a gift for my birthday my freinds thought would be nice to go see matchbox 20. They are one of my favorite bands. But I was not disappointed the boys put on excellent show even the opening bands were good . I can't wait to see them again in Mass. Their one of a few bands were that i purchase all their albums.

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