Robert Kelly Thomas was a highly accomplished American musician known for his talents as a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
He is best known as the lead singer of the Florida alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty, which he co-founded in 1995.
During his career, he released five critically acclaimed studio albums, contributing to the band’s success.
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- Full name: Robert Kelly Thomas
- Stage name: Rob Thomas
- Date of Birth: February 14, 1972
- Age: 52
- Place of birth: Landstuhl
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Musician
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- Parents: Mr. Bill and Ms. Mamie
- Siblings: Melissa
- Spouse: Marisol Maldonado
- Children: Maison Thomas Eudy
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $17 million.
Early life and education
Robert Kelly Thomas was born on February 14, 1972 in Landstuhl, Germany. His parents, Bill and Mamie Thomas, were both sergeants in the U.S. Army, and he grew up with his half-sister, Melissa, from his mother’s first marriage. Unfortunately, Thomas’ parents separated when he was two, so he spent most of his early years with his mother and sister.
Rob Thomas has an interesting educational background. He did attend Lake Brantley High School in Florida, but due to some personal difficulties, he dropped out before earning his diploma. However, that wasn’t the end of his educational path. Despite not having a formal college degree, he still pursued his love for music and eventually earned his General Educational Development certificate.
It’s worth noting that there’s another Rob Thomas who, in addition to being a musician, teaches at Berklee College of Music! While it’s easy to confuse the two online, it’s important to remember that they are two very different people.
Profession
Robert Kelly Thomas is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He founded the alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty in 1995 and has released five studio albums as lead vocalist. The band is based in Florida.
Robert Kelly Thomas released Santana’s song “Smooth,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1999, won three Grammy Awards and was named the second most successful song in the chart’s history in 2018, making it his most notable work as a solo artist.
“Lonely No More” was the first song he released as a lead solo artist in 2005. The song led to his debut solo album, Something to Be (2005), which peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 chart and number six on the chart.
Robert Kelly Thomas produced Matchbox Twenty’s hits, e.g. Push, 3 AM, Real World, Back 2 Good, Bent, If You Are Gone, Mad Season, Disease, Unwell, Bright Lights, How Far We Have Come and She is So Mean. Written and performed by Thomas.
In addition to recording, Thomas has written songs for musicians such as Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt and Daughtry. In 2004, Thomas received the first Hal David Starlight Award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which recognizes emerging songwriters who have made a significant impact on the music industry.
Awards and nominations
Grammy Awards
- Nominated for 5 Grammy Awards
- Nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance (“Lonely No More”) and Best Rock Solo Performance (“This Is How A Heart Breaks”)
- Nominated for Best Pop Duo or Group (Unwell, featuring Matchbox Twenty) and Best Rock Album (More Than You Think You Are, featuring Matchbox Twenty)
- Nominated for Best Rock Song (“Bent” featuring Matchbox Twenty)
social media
- Instagram account: @robthomas
- Facebook account: Rob Thomas
- Twitter account: @RobThomas
personal life
Robert Kelly Thomas was joined by his spouse Marisol Maldonado, a model he met through a mutual friend at a party in Montreal in late 1997. It was love at first sight, according to both of them. They have a son from a previous relationship, Maison Thomas Eudy, who was born in 1998.
Discography
- Something worth having
- Lullaby
- The Great Unknown
- Toothless smile
- Something about Christmas
- someone like you
net worth
Rob Thomas is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has a net worth of $17 million.
