“Nothing more attractive than wealth and anonymity”
Cool little interview with Rob from CNN. He talks about his jump from front man to going solo, Matchbox Twenty’s early success, and shares what’s on his iPod. Oh, and he confirms that MBT is still very much together… again. :)
(There’s a video clip, too!)
Posted on Saturday August 15th
About me
This is the tumblr fan page for Rob Thomas- Singer/SongwriterHe is the primary songwriter and lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist. Thomas earned three Grammy awards for co-writing and singing on the Carlos Santana triple-platinum hit "Smooth" on the album Supernatural in 1999.
He has also lent his songwriting talents to such artists as Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt and Daughtry.
Since 1996, his band has released a string of hit singles to radio including "Push", "3 A.M.", "Real World", "Back 2 Good", "Bent", "If You're Gone", "Mad Season", "Disease", "Unwell", "Bright Lights", and "How Far We've Come". In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Thomas its first Starlight Award, recognizing young songwriters who have already had a lasting influence in the music industry.
Rob has a new album out NOW titled "Cradlesong"
