Rob Thomas (musician)

Robert Kelly "Rob" Thomas (born February 14, 1972 on a military base in Landstuhl, Germany) 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.

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February 14 - 1972 - Landstuhl - Germany - Matchbox twenty - Tabitha's Secret - Carlos Santana - Smooth - Supernatural - 1999

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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.

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Florida - Lake Brantley - Genesis - Invisible Touch Tour

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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.

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2004 - Songwriters Hall of Fame

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He has been married to Marisol Maldonado since 1999, and has a son named Maison Avery from a former relationship.

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Marisol Maldonado - 1999 - Son

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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.

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Kurt Vonnegut - Tom Robbins - Steve Burry

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