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Famous as :
SingerBirth Name :
Robert Kelly ThomasBirth Date :
February 14, 1972Birth Place :
Landstuhl, GermanyClaim to fame :
Lead singer of the band Matchbox 20
Matchbox 20 Axed Cheyenne Concert for Animal Concern
April 14, 2008 11:04:34Animal rights come as a priority for Matchbox 20. The rock band, which is fronted by Rob Thomas, has canceled a concert at Cheyenne Frontier Days, Wyoming which is scheduled for July 18 after realizing that making a performance at the rodeo venue will contradict Thomas' mission statement.
Thomas' bandmates are pro to his decision and issued a statement on the band's official site. They said, "Regrettably, Matchbox Twenty will not be able to perform at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July, 18th. After careful consideration, it was decided that participating in this event would directly contradict the mission statement of SIDEWALK ANGELS FOUNDATION, our non profit organization."
Rob Thomas Establishes a New Label
June 12, 2007 02:06:30
After launching successful solo career, Rob Thomas takes it to the next level as the co-owner of label R Tel Records. The Matchbox 20 frontman teams up with long time pal Evan Lamberg to help new artists break the music market through the label.
The joint project came up after a musician named Garfield Mayor came at Lamberg's door and impressed him. Thomas then joined them in the middle and started writing and producing for Mayor's album. One thing that Thomas kept in mind was his significance in the process. He said, "I don't have to have any creative input whatsoever, but I'm definitely here if they want it. I'm like an in-house musician who's been through the last decade with really great success."
Rob Thomas & Jewel Kilcher Among "Soundstage" New Artists
May 09, 2007 03:05:53
PBS' "Soundstage" live concert series will begin its fifth season soon and the networks has listed several names to perform. Rob Thomas, Macy Gray, Jewel Kilcher and Dashboard Confessional would be the artists whose live performances are going to be comprised in a one hour TV special.
The first show featuring Thomas' Red Rocks gig in Denver will be broadcast on June 14. Gray's Grainger Studio show in Chicago will get its turn on July 5 while Dashboard's Madison Square Garden concert is slated for July 12 airplay. Jewel in particular will get a two-hour set, which will be aired separately on July 19 and 26. The show will feature her performance at Rialto Theatre in Joliet, Ill.
Rob Thomas & Band Matchbox 20 Make Donation
June 01, 2006 11:06:36
The destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina has left many people devastated. Though so the disaster has taught many human being about the so-called "solidarity, caring, and love for others".
Bingo. That's what Rob Thomas and his band Matchbox 20 has learnt. Thus, both parties have donated $200,000 to raise money for, among other things, restoring music education programs in areas affected by the hurricane.
Music Artists Included in Billboard Shortlist
December 01, 2005 02:12:36The music competition is getting steamed. The 2005 Billboard Music Awards is coming and here is the list of music artists included in its shortlist.
Up for Artist of the Year are 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson. Competing for Group of the Year among others Green Day, Black Eyed Peas, Destiny's Child, and The Killers. Meanwhile, Fantasia Barrino, The Game, Rob Thomas, and Gwen Stefani are all up for New Artist of the Year award.
The Stones to Roll the 2005 American Music Awards
October 20, 2005 10:10:20British superstars The Rolling Stones have another task to complete. That is performing at the 2005 American Music Awards to be held November 22 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The band will join the event via satellite from Salt Lake City's Delta Center to perform a song from its latest album, "A Bigger Bang."
Previously announced performers include Mariah Carey, Kenny Chesney and Rob Thomas. Additional performers will be announced at a later date.
Thomas Goes Alone
August 16, 2005 10:08:01Rob Thomas has confirmed on Monday that he will carry out a national tour to support his solo album, "Something To Be." The Matchbox 20 frontman plans to perform a few of the band's tracks besides his solo material during the tour.
The tour will begin on October 5 at Palace Theatre in Albany, New York and will end on December 10 at Masonic Temple Theatre in Detroit.
Thomas' First Solo Topping the Billboard 200
April 28, 2005 10:04:23Rob Thomas' first solo outing titled "Something To Be " has topped the Billboard 200, sold nearly 252,000 copies for the week ended Sunday to open at #1. This achievement, which his band Matchbox Twenty never did, proves Thomas as the first male artist from a pop/rock band to debut at number one with his first solo album in the 50 years that Billboard has been keeping tabs on such things.
As Thomas gains the top, Mariah Carey's "The Emancipation of Mimi" slips to number two, selling another 226,000 discs. Featured on the Top 10 list also Mike Jones to land at three with "Who Is Mike Jones?" and Il Divo with "Il Divo". Next is 50 Cent's "The The Massacre"; Gwen Stefani's "Love, Angel, Music, Baby"; The Killers' "Hot Fuss"; and Green Day's "American Idiot." The last two on the list are "Now That's What I Call Music! 18" and "Choices II" by Three 6 Mafia.
Rob Thomas Releases Debut Album "Something To Be"
April 20, 2005 11:04:30Yesterday April 19, 2005, Rob Thomas' new album "Something To Be" has hit the stores. Unlike any other singers, the Matchbox Twenty frontman marked his debut with a very rare TV occurrence, a two-night stand on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
The singer joined Jay Leno's show on April 18, 2005, to perform "Lonely No More" for the show audience. Then, the next day, Tuesday April 19, he returned to the show to play more music from his solo disc.
