Historical Figure
Rob Thomas
b. 1972
American musician (born 1972)
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Biography
Robert Kelly Thomas is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is the lead vocalist for the Florida-based rock band Matchbox Twenty, which he formed in 1995 and with whom he has released five studio albums. As a solo act, he is best known for his guest performance on Santana's 1999 single "Smooth", which won three Grammy Awards, peaked the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks, and in 2018 was named the second-most successful song in the chart's history. His 2005 single, "Lonely No More," was his first to be released as a lead solo artist. It peaked at number six on the chart and led his debut solo album, ...Something to Be (2005), which peaked atop the Billboard 200.
In Their Own Words (5)
Everyone's trusting in their hearts, like their heart don't lie
"All I Need" (from the Matchbox Twenty album More Than You You Think You Are)
I'm the flame I can't get burnt
"Busted" (from the Matchbox Twenty album Yourself or Someone Like You)
Can you help me? I'm bent, I'm so scared that I'll never get put back together.
"Bent" (from the Matchbox Twenty album Mad Season)
Some things you don't need until they leave you, they're the things that you miss
"Bright Lights" (from the Matchbox Twenty album More Than You Think You Are)
If I fall along the way, pick me up and dust me off; If I get too tired to make it, be my breath so I can walk; If I need some other love then, give me more than I can stand; When my smile gets old and faded, just wait around I'll smile again; It shouldn't be so complicated, just hold me and then, just hold me again
Timeline
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Formed Matchbox Twenty in Orlando, Florida. Their debut album, Yourself or Someone Like You, sold 12 million copies in the US. "Push" and "3AM" became radio staples.
Sang lead on Santana's "Smooth." The song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks. Won three Grammy Awards. He was 27 and co-wrote the track.
Released his first solo album, ...Something to Be. It debuted at number one. "Lonely No More" became his biggest solo hit.
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