ROB THOMAS wrote and sang the songs on the Matchbox 20's first album
YOURSELF OR SOMEONE LIKE YOU. He's complimented by the backround vocals
of lead guitarist KYLE COOK and rhythm guitarist ADAM GAYNOR,whose
electric and acoustic guitar arrangements are combined with the rhythm section of
drummer PAUL DOUCETTE and bassist
BRIAN YALE.
THOMAS -- who was born on a military base in Germany and reared in the
southeast--honed his songwriting abilities while
fronting in a variety of local bands in his high school
years (he lists such artists as Van Morrison, Elvis
Costello, Al Green and R.E.M. as influences). While
enjoying the local scene, THOMAS was introduced
to DOUCETTE and YALE. After playing together for
a few years in bands and touring regionally, the
threesome decided to start a new band--what was to
become matchbox 20. After recruiting the talents of
GAYNOR from Criteria Recording Studios in Miami and COOK from
theAtlanta Institute of Music, the line-up was complete. Matchbox 20 quickly
joined forces with producer Matt Serletic, who co-produced the Collective
Soul albums, and began tracking demos.
Now they have 4 video's and are known around the world. I can't
wait to hear about their Canadain Tour so I can go to one of their concerts.
