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'''Matchbox Twenty''' (originally spelled officially, and still sometimes known, as '''Matchbox 20''') is an American ] band, formed in ], in 1995. The group currently comprises ] (lead vocals, piano), ] (bass guitar), ] (drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), ] (lead guitar, backing vocals), touring guitarist and keyboardist Matt Beck and touring drummer ].


'''Matchbox Twenty''' (also known as '''Matchbox 20''' and '''MB20''') is an American rock band formed in ], in 1995. The group currently consists of ] (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), ] (bass guitar), ] (drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and ] (lead guitar, vocals).
Matchbox Twenty rose to international fame with their debut album, '']'' (1996), which was certified ] (diamond) in the United States and ] in ], ] and ]. Their second album, '']'', released in 2000, charted in the top three on the ] and was certified 4× platinum in the United States. Their third album, '']'', released in 2002, was certified double platinum in the United States. However, it was not as successful as the previous two albums, despite its singles receiving significant airplay. Director Bill Draheim documented the band throughout the process while making '']''. The documentary "Theresville" was an online extra.


Matchbox Twenty rose to international fame with their debut album, '']'' (1996), which was certified ] (diamond) in the United States and ] in ], ], and ]. Their second album, '']'', released in 2000, charted in the top three on the ] and was certified 4× Platinum in the United States. Their third album, '']'', released in 2002, was certified 2× Platinum in the United States.
The band then went on hiatus in 2004, with rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor leaving the band in 2005 after performing on the first three studio albums. As a result, Paul Doucette took over rhythm guitar, and the band reunited and released a ], '']'', in 2007, which was certified gold in the United States. After the release, former ] drummer Ryan MacMillan filled Doucette's vacated drum spot. During this period, Rob Thomas embarked on a successful solo career. Matchbox Twenty then took another hiatus, but reunited again in 2010. The band released '']'', their fourth album, on September 4, 2012 which made its debut at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="NorthRelease">{{cite web|url=http://matchboxtwenty.com/releases/north|title=Releases: Matchbox 20|accessdate=September 8, 2012}}</ref>


The band then went on hiatus in 2004 after rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor's departure. As a result, Paul Doucette took over rhythm guitar when the band reunited in 2007. They released a ], '']'', which was certified Gold in the United States. After the release, the band toured to support it. Matchbox Twenty then took another hiatus while Thomas resumed his solo career, but reunited again in 2010. On September 4, 2012, the band released their fourth studio album, '']'', which debuted at number one on the ''Billboard'' 200.<ref name="NorthRelease">{{cite web|url=http://matchboxtwenty.com/releases/north|title=Releases: Matchbox 20|access-date=September 8, 2012}}</ref> Their fifth, '']'', was released on May 26, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tailor |first1=Leena |title=Matchbox Twenty Had Written Off Future Recordings, Then Turned in a New Album About Now |url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/matchbox-twenty-where-light-goes-album-interview-1235592172/ |website=Variety |date=April 24, 2023 |access-date=26 May 2023}}</ref>
==History==


==History==
===Formation (1995)===
Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, and Paul Doucette were part of the band ], which was based in ], with fellow members Jay Stanley and John Goff, before splitting to start a new band (what was to become Matchbox Twenty). After recruiting Adam Gaynor from ] in Miami and Kyle Cook from the Atlanta Institute of Music, the band named themselves ''Matchbox 20'' and won a recording contract with Atlantic Records.

===''Yourself or Someone Like You'' (1996–2000)===
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Matchbox Twenty released their debut album, '']'', in 1996. While their first single, "]", was a rock radio-only success, the album soon spawned several Top 40 singles throughout 1997 and 1998, including "]", "]", "]", and "]". "Push" and "3 A.M." did not chart on the ] chart due to the rule in effect prior to 1998 that required a song to be released as a single in order to appear on the Hot 100. "Real World" and "]" proved to be the band's first entries into the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, after the rule was terminated. The album eventually sold more than 12 million copies in the U.S. alone, achieving a ] certification. In 1998, Matchbox Twenty recorded a live version of their single, "3 A.M." for release on the charity album '']'', benefiting ] research. The band was sued by ]er Frank Torres for using his image without his permission on the cover of ''Yourself or Someone Like You''. Torres had been walking down the street when he was asked by a photographer to pose for a picture.


===1995–2001: ''Yourself or Someone Like You'' and ''Mad Season''===
Before recording their second album, Rob Thomas collaborated with ] on a song called "Smooth" for ] comeback album, '']''. Thomas was supposed to act only as a songwriter for "Smooth", but Carlos Santana had him sing for it after hearing the song's demo. "]" was the album's lead single and became a hit in 1999. Thomas won three ] for writing and performing on "Smooth": ], ], and Best Popular Music Collaboration with Vocals.
{{main|Yourself or Someone Like You|Mad Season (Matchbox Twenty album){{!}}Mad Season}}
Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, and Paul Doucette were part of the band ], which was based in ], with fellow members Jay Stanley and John Goff, before splitting to start a new band (what was to become Matchbox Twenty). After recruiting Adam Gaynor from ] in Miami and Kyle Cook from the Atlanta Institute of Music, the band named themselves "Matchbox 20" and earned a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Doucette suggested the name after combining two words observed on the softball shirt of a man where Doucette was waiting tables.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1431983/matchbox-20-whats-in-a-name/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140708163222/http://www.mtv.com/news/1431983/matchbox-20-whats-in-a-name/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 8, 2014 |title=Matchbox 20: What's In A Name? |author=<!--Not stated--> |date=June 19, 1997 |website=MTV News |access-date=October 3, 2019 }}</ref>
Matchbox 20 released their debut album, '']'', in 1996. While their first single, "]", was a radio success in the west coast, the album soon spawned several Top 40 singles throughout 1997 and 1998, including "]", "]", "]", and "]". "Push" and "3 A.M." did not chart on the ] chart due to the rule in effect prior to 1998 that required a song to be released as a single in order to appear on the Hot 100. "Real World" and "]" proved to be the band's first entries into the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, after the rule was terminated. The album eventually shipped more than 12 million copies in the U.S. alone, achieving a ] certification. In 1998, Matchbox 20 recorded a live version of their single, "3 A.M." for release on the charity album '']'', benefiting ] research.


Before recording their second album, Thomas collaborated with ] on a song called "]" for ]'s comeback album, '']''. Thomas was supposed to act only as a songwriter for "Smooth", but Carlos Santana had him sing for it after hearing the song's demo. "Smooth" was the album's lead single and became a hit in 1999. Thomas won three ] for writing and performing on "Smooth": ], ], and Best Popular Music Collaboration with Vocals. In 2000, Matchbox 20 adopted the spelling "Matchbox Twenty" and released their second album, ''Mad Season''. The album, on the strength of several successful singles, including "]" (which peaked No.&nbsp;1 on the Hot 100 chart) and "]", was certified 4× platinum in the United States. The ] for "Bent" made fun of singer Thomas's increased fame from "Smooth" by showing the other band members assaulting him. The next two singles, "]" and "]" were not as successful.
===''Mad Season'' (2000–02)===
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During 2000, Matchbox 20 renamed themselves to Matchbox Twenty and released their second album, ''Mad Season''. The album, on the strength of several successful singles, including "]" (which peaked No.&nbsp;1 on the Hot 100 chart) and "]", was certified 4x platinum in the United States. The ] for "Bent" made fun of singer Thomas' increased fame from "Smooth" by showing the other band members assaulting him. The next two singles, "]" and "]" were not as successful.


===''More Than You Think You Are'' (2002–03)=== ===2002–2004: ''More Than You Think You Are''===
{{main|More Than You Think You Are}} {{main|More Than You Think You Are}}
For their third album, '']'', the band revived more of a rock sound. Thomas shared the songwriting efforts with the other band members on several songs. The album again spawned successful singles "]" (written with ]), "]", and "]". The album was not as successful commercially as the previous two, and received mixed reviews from critics. However, the album had an enormous radio presence for well over a year. For their third album, '']'', the band used more of a pop punk/pop rock sound. Thomas shared the songwriting efforts with the other band members on several songs. The album was recorded at Icon Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. Icon Recording Studios owner and Chief Engineer - Andrew Troy, Assistant Engineer - Aaron Kaplay, 2nd Assistant Engineer - Pablo Solorzano. Additional recording at Bearsville Studios and Hit Factory in New York and was released on November 19, 2002. The album was produced by ], who at the time was the current chairman for ]. The album again spawned successful singles "]" (written with ]), "]", and "]". The album was not as successful commercially as the previous two, and received mixed reviews from critics. However, the album had an enormous radio presence for well over a year.


Director Bill Draheim documented the band throughout the process of making ''More Than You Think You Are''. The documentary ''Theresville'' was an online extra.
During 2003, the band released '']'', consisting of six songs. The EP had never before released live and acoustic versions of previously released songs like "]" and "]", as well as a new track, "Suffer Me".


In May 2004, the band released a live ], ''Show: A Night in the Life of Matchbox Twenty'', filmed in Atlanta and featuring 20 songs, including all of their previous successful singles. During 2003, the band released '']'', consisting of six songs. The EP featured previously unreleased live and acoustic versions of songs like "]" and "]", as well as a new track, "Suffer Me". In 2004, the band released a live DVD, ''Show: A Night in the Life of Matchbox Twenty'', filmed in Atlanta and featuring 20 songs, including all of their previous successful singles.


===2004–2010: Hiatuses, side-projects and greatest hits album===
===First hiatus and Gaynor's departure (2004–07)===
In February 2005, rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor officially left the group, which had been on hiatus to allow other members to pursue side projects. Rob Thomas released a solo album, '']'', which debuted at No.&nbsp;1 on the ]. The album featured four successful singles: "]", "]", "Ever the Same", and "]". Before taking a hiatus later that year to allow other members to pursue side projects, such as Paul Doucette's solo band ], rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor officially left the group. Rob Thomas released a solo album, '']'', which debuted at No.&nbsp;1 on the ]. The album featured four successful singles: "]", "]", "Ever the Same", and "]". In January 2007, Rob Thomas released a single, "]", which he wrote for the ] movie '']''.


The group reunited and began performing during 2007, with the release of their retrospective album '']'', on October 2, 2007. "]" was the first single from the new album, which was followed by the second single, "]". "]" included four other new songs and a complete collection of all eleven of their previously released singles. The album was also released in the new MVI (Music Video Interactive) format, which included two video interviews discussing the six new songs and eleven greatest hits, plus extras including a photo gallery, ] (to remix "How Far We've Come"), buddy icons and wallpapers. "How Far We've Come" was released on the band's MySpace page in July 2007, with the video released on September 6, 2007. Matchbox Twenty toured during early 2008 with ] and opener ]. The band began their US tour on January 25, 2008, in Hollywood, FL, and concluded in Las Vegas, NV, on March 18, 2008, before heading to Australia and New Zealand, where the Australian band ] was the supporting act. Following Australia, Matchbox Twenty visited the UK for the first time in five years to play six concerts in Cardiff, Wembley, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester. Matchbox Twenty performed at the 2008 ] award ceremony.
In January 2007, Rob Thomas released a single, "]", which he wrote for the ] movie '']''.


When the band finished touring later during 2008, Rob Thomas began work on his second solo album, '']''. He stated in an interview to '']'' that he expected that the other members of the band might begin work on Matchbox Twenty's next album without him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044108/rob-thomas-gets-worldly-on-new-solo-disc|title='Rob Thomas gets worldly on new solo disc|date=September 12, 2008|access-date=2009-09-25|publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref> At the concert at Mohegan Sun Casino on December 18, 2009, Rob Thomas said that he was not frequently playing Matchbox Twenty songs at his 2009 tour stops because the band was planning to tour together in 2010.
===''Exile on Mainstream'' (2007–08)===
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The group reunited and began performing during 2007, with the release of their 'retrospective' album '']'', on October 2, 2007. "]" was the first single from the new album, which was followed by the second single, "]". "]" included four other new songs and a complete collection of all eleven of their previously released singles. The album was also released in the new MVI (Music Video Interactive) format, which included two video interviews discussing the six new songs and eleven greatest hits, plus extras including a photo gallery, ] (to remix "How Far We've Come"), buddy icons and wallpapers. "How Far We've Come" was released on the band's MySpace page in July 2007, with the video released on September 6, 2007.


===2010–present: ''North'', focus on tours, and ''Where the Light Goes''===
Matchbox Twenty toured during early 2008 with ] and opener ]. The band began their US tour on January 25, 2008, in Hollywood, FL, and concluded in Las Vegas, NV, on March 18, 2008 before heading to Australia and New Zealand, where the Australian band ] was the supporting act. Following Australia, Matchbox Twenty visited the UK for the first time in five years to play six concerts in Cardiff, Wembley, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester. Matchbox Twenty performed at the 2008 ] award ceremony.
]

===Second hiatus (2008–10)===
When the band finished touring later during 2008, Rob Thomas began work on his second solo album, '']''. He stated in an interview to '']'' that he expected that the other members of the band might begin work on Matchbox Twenty's next album without him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1044108/rob-thomas-gets-worldly-on-new-solo-disc|title='Rob Thomas gets worldly on new solo disc|accessdate=2009-09-25|publisher=Billboard.com}}</ref> At the concert at Mohegan Sun Casino on December 18, 2009, Rob Thomas said that he was not frequently playing Matchbox Twenty songs at his 2009 tour stops because the band was planning to tour together in 2010.

===Second return and ''North'' (2011–present)===
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At the ] on July 2, 2010, Thomas said that Matchbox Twenty would be recording in the fall for their fourth studio album. On September 4, 2010, while on VH1's Top 20 Music Video Countdown, Thomas stated that Matchbox Twenty was planning to start working on their next studio album in mid-September and that he was 80% sure that the album would be released sometime in 2011. ] posted on ] that he was "heading out next week to start writing the new mb20 record" on September 13, 2010. It was stated on Matchbox Twenty's web site that the next show they will do together is on January 1, 2011 in Oklahoma. According to ], the new Matchbox Twenty album will likely be completed in the beginning of 2012. He explained, "That's the same question I was asking. We don't know -- the beginning of next year, we hope. It's a real important record for us. We haven't done anything in a long time. The older we get, the more we realize and appreciate the good fortune we have to do what we do at this level. Realistically, how many more times do we get? So we're going to really make this record the one we want it to be."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jul/07/one-night-only-matchbox-twenty/ |title=One night only: Matchbox Twenty |publisher=SignOnSanDiego.com |date=2011-07-07 |accessdate=2011-09-13}}</ref> At the ] on July 2, 2010, Thomas said that Matchbox Twenty would be recording in the fall for their fourth studio album. On September 4, 2010, while on VH1's Top 20 Music Video Countdown, Thomas stated that Matchbox Twenty was planning to start working on their next studio album in mid-September and that he was 80% sure that the album would be released sometime in 2011. ] posted on Twitter that he was "heading out next week to start writing the new mb20 record" on September 13, 2010. It was stated on Matchbox Twenty's web site that the next show they will do together is on January 1, 2011, in Oklahoma.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2011/jul/07/one-night-only-matchbox-twenty/ |title=One night only: Matchbox Twenty |publisher=SignOnSanDiego.com |date=2011-07-07 |access-date=2011-09-13}}</ref> Matchbox Twenty played a one-off live show in ], on July 9, 2011, but no new material was played. During the show Rob Thomas stated the show was a "love letter to our fans."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.matchboxtwenty.com/7911.html|title=Matchbox Twenty Official Site|access-date=2011-04-20|publisher=matchboxtwenty.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110423031031/http://www.matchboxtwenty.com/7911.html|archive-date=April 23, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref> '']'' was released on September 4, 2012. The album's first single, "]," was released on June 12, 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://rekwired.com/news/matchbox-twenty-to-release-shes-so-mean-single-on-june-12/ |title=Matchbox Twenty to release She's So Mean single on June 12 |publisher=Rekwired |date=2012-06-06 |access-date=2012-06-06 |archive-date=June 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619055253/http://rekwired.com/news/matchbox-twenty-to-release-shes-so-mean-single-on-june-12/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2012, the band embarked on a worldwide tour, the ], to promote the album.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474203/matchbox-twenty-announce-north-tour-2013-dates |title=Matchbox Twenty Announce 'North' Tour 2013 Dates |author=Williams, Nick |date=November 12, 2012 |magazine=] |publisher=] |access-date=January 26, 2013|archive-url=http://www.freezepage.com/1359206636VCQJHFXFGS?url=http://www.billboard.com/news/matchbox-twenty-announce-north-tour-2013-1008011252.story%23/news/matchbox-twenty-announce-north-tour-2013-1008011252.story |archive-date=January 26, 2013}}</ref> The tour continued as the ], when they co-headlined with the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2013/04/concert-announcement-matchbox-twenty-and-goo-goo-dolls-co-headline-gexa-energy-pavilion-show-july-31.html/|title=Concert announcement: Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls co-headline Gexa Energy Pavilion show July 31|first=Mario|last=Tarradell|date=April 9, 2013|work=Dallas News|access-date=June 9, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609120531/http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2013/04/concert-announcement-matchbox-twenty-and-goo-goo-dolls-co-headline-gexa-energy-pavilion-show-july-31.html/|archive-date=June 9, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Matchbox Twenty played a one-off live show in ] on July 9, 2011, but no new material was played. During the show Rob Thomas stated the show was a "love letter to our fans."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.matchboxtwenty.com/7911.html|title=Matchbox Twenty Official Site|accessdate=2011-04-20|publisher=matchboxtwenty.com}}</ref>


On April 9, 2016, Kyle Cook left the band citing a communication breakdown between the members, but returned in 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2023/music/news/matchbox-twenty-where-light-goes-album-interview-1235592172/|title=Matchbox Twenty Had Written Off Future Recordings, Then Turned in a New Album About Now|first=Leena|last=Tailor|work=Variety|date=April 24, 2023|accessdate=June 1, 2023}}</ref> In 2017 the band toured with the A Brief History of Everything Tour with ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://matchboxtwenty.com/news/289703|title=Official Site|first=Wonderful|last=Union|website=Matchbox Twenty}}</ref> Duo Rivers and Rust joined them as an opening act.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=StalkingKyle|author=Kyle Cook|number=846317771042553856|date=27 March 2017|title=You heard it right. We. Are. Back!!#ABriefHistoryTour @MatchboxTwenty @CountingCrows and @RiversRust…}}</ref> Doucette described the tour as a celebration of the band's history &ndash; stating it "was always going to happen. It just took a bit for everyone to realize that."<ref>{{cite tweet|user=RepairMethod|author=Paul Doucette|number=846355894086492160|date=27 March 2017|title=@GillPill77 no. This is a tour celebrating our history.}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=RepairMethod|author=Paul Doucette|number=846356806150504448|date=27 March 2017|title=@ThisIsMrsArty @GillPill77 this was always going to happen. It just took a bit for everyone to realize that}}</ref> He said that the band had no plans to release new albums soon at that time and were focused on touring.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=RepairMethod|author=Paul Doucette|number=846359362222239746|date=27 March 2017|title=@o_rolf Kyle is back!}}</ref> The band was set to undertake a North American summer tour in 2020 alongside ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bilstein |first1=John |title=Matchbox Twenty Plot Sprawling North American Tour |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/matchbox-twenty-the-wallflowers-2020-tour-dates-936908/ |website=RollingStone.com |date=January 13, 2020 |publisher=Rolling Stone |access-date=14 January 2020}}</ref> Due to the ], the tour was rescheduled three times, first to 2021, then to 2022, and then to 2023. The band played a one-off performance headlining in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada for the Churchill Park Music Festival in July 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Pittman |first1=Sarah |title=Matchbox 20 Announces Rescheduled Dates |url=https://www.pollstar.com/article/matchbox-20-announces-rescheduled-dates-for-tour-pushed-to-2021-144877 |website=pollstar.com |date=June 22, 2020 |access-date=1 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/9/21/matchbox-twenty-releasing-career-spanning-vinyl-box-set-in-n.html|title=Matchbox Twenty releasing career-spanning vinyl box set in November - Music News - ABC News Radio|access-date=November 9, 2020|archive-date=September 22, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200922043617/http://abcnewsradioonline.com/music-news/2020/9/21/matchbox-twenty-releasing-career-spanning-vinyl-box-set-in-n.html|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wdrv.com/matchbox-twenty-postpones-upcoming-tour-to-2022-we-are-extremely-disappointed/|title=Matchbox Twenty postpones upcoming tour to 2022: "We are extremely disappointed"|work=WDRV|date=April 26, 2021|access-date=October 3, 2021}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=Matchbox 20 moves tour to 2023 'out of an abundance of caution'|url=https://www.post-gazette.com/ae/music/2022/02/10/Matchbox-20-moves-tour-to-2023-out-of-an-abundance-of-caution/stories/202202100146|access-date=2022-02-10|website=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|language=en}}</ref>
'']'' was released on September 4, 2012. The album's first single, "]," was released on June 12, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://rekwired.com/news/matchbox-twenty-to-release-shes-so-mean-single-on-june-12/ |title=Matchbox Twenty to release She's So Mean single on June 12 |publisher=Rekwired |date=2012-06-06 |accessdate=2012-06-06}}</ref>


On June 20, 2022, a video was posted on the band's Twitter account, confirming that a new album is in the works, despite Rob Thomas denying this in interviews the previous year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Album #6… Stay Tuned 🎶 |url=https://twitter.com/matchboxtwenty/status/1539010248005955585 |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2022-06-22 |title=Matchbox Twenty fans, rejoice! Album #6 is (finally) coming |url=https://www.wrmf.com/matchbox-twenty-fans-rejoice-album-6-is-finally-coming/ |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=97.9 WRMF |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Dresdale |first=Andrea |title=Matchbox Twenty doesn't have "the emotional {{sic|nolink=y|reason=error in source|bandwith}}" to make a new album now, says Rob Thomas |url=https://1430wcmy.com/2022/01/13/matchbox-twenty-doesnt-have-the-emotional-bandwith-to-make-a-new-album-now-says-rob-thomas/ |access-date=2022-08-25 |website=The Voice of LaSalle County since 1952! |language=en}}</ref> Having had to make their fans wait for three years to see them on tour again due to cancellations, Kyle Cook suggested that they should make a new album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2224082/rob-thomas-matchbox-twenty/interviews/weve-got-a-file-on-you/|title=We've Got A File On You: Rob Thomas
In 2012, the band embarked on a worldwide tour, the ], to promote the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/474203/matchbox-twenty-announce-north-tour-2013-dates |title=Matchbox Twenty Announce 'North' Tour 2013 Dates |author=Williams, Nick |date=12 November 2012 |work=] |publisher=] |accessdate=26 January 2013|archiveurl=http://www.freezepage.com/1359206636VCQJHFXFGS |archivedate=26 January 2013}}</ref> The tour continued as the ], when they co-headlined with the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://popcultureblog.dallasnews.com/2013/04/concert-announcement-matchbox-twenty-and-goo-goo-dolls-co-headline-gexa-energy-pavilion-show-july-31.html/|title=Concert announcement: Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls co-headline Gexa Energy Pavilion show July 31|first=Mario|last=Tarradell|date=April 9, 2013|work=Dallas News}}</ref>
|first=Rachel|last=Brodsky|work=Stereogum|date=May 22, 2023|accessdate=June 1, 2023}}</ref>


On March 1, 2023, the band announced a new single, "Wild Dogs (Running in a Slow Dream)," would be released March 17. On the day of release, the band revealed that their fifth studio album '']'' would be released on May 26, 2023, via Atlantic.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=matchboxtwenty |number= 1630946095835795459 |title="Wild Dogs (Running in a Slow Dream)" New single out March 17th!}}</ref>
==Musical style==
Matchbox Twenty's music has been considered ], ] and ]. On their first album '']'' the band's music carried an ] and ] sound, the latter term of which was used at the time to describe bands that played a radio-friendly style of ]{{Citation needed|date=June 2013}}. On Matchbox Twenty's later releases they shifted from the ] sound to a more ] sound.


==Members== ==Band members==
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'''Current members'''
*] – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, piano <small>(1995–present)</small>
* ] – lead vocals <small>(1995–2004, 2007–present)</small>, keyboards, piano <small>(1998–2004, 2007–present)</small>, acoustic and rhythm guitar <small>(1998–2002, 2012)</small>
*] – bass guitar, backing vocals <small>(1995–present)</small>
* ] – bass <small>(1995–2004, 2007–present)</small>
*] – drums, percussion, backing vocals <small>(1995–2007, 2010–present; studio);</small> rhythm guitar, piano, percussion, backing vocals <small>(2007–present)</small><ref>Doucette was drummer from 1995 until 2007, and upon Adam Gaynor's departure, became rhythm guitarist in 2007. Drummer Ryan MacMillan became the live drummer in 2007, and remained until 2010, performing drum tracks on ''Exile on Mainstream''. Upon MacMillan's departure, Doucette performed drums in the studio for ''North'', while Stacy Jones became the live drummer.</ref>
* ] – drums, percussion <small>(1995–2004, 2007–present in studio, 1995–2004 live);</small> rhythm and acoustic guitar, keyboards <small>(2002–2004 in studio, 2007–present)</small>, backing vocals <small>(2007–present)</small>
*] – lead guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals <small>(1995–present)</small>
* ] – lead guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals, mandolin, banjo <small>(1995–2004, 2007–2016, 2017–present)</small>, keyboards <small>(2003, 2012)</small>


;Current touring '''Current touring musicians'''
*Matt Beck – rhythm guitar, keyboards, mandolin, percussion, backing vocals <small>(1999–present)</small> * Matt Beck – keyboards, additional guitars, backing vocals, mandolin, percussion, pedal steel <small>(1999–2004, 2007–present)</small>
*] – drums, percussion, acoustic guitar <small>(2012–present)</small> * Neal Daniels – drums, percussion <small>(2023–present)</small>
* Jamie Arentzen – acoustic guitar, percussion <small>(2024–present)</small>
* Whynot Jansveld – bass <small>(2024–present; substitute for Brian Yale)</small>


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;Former '''Former members'''
*] – rhythm guitar, backing vocals <small>(1995–2005)</small> * ] – rhythm and acoustic guitar, backing vocals <small>(1995–2004)</small>


;Former touring '''Former touring musicians'''
*] – keyboards <small> (1998)</small> * ] – keyboards, additional guitars <small>(1998)</small>
*Ryan MacMillan – drums, percussion <small>(2007–2010)</small><ref>Also performed on the three new studio tracks from ''Exile on Mainstream''.</ref> * Ryan MacMillan – drums, percussion <small>(2007–2011)</small>
* ] – drums, percussion, occasional acoustic guitar <small>(2012–2022)</small>
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===Timeline=== ===Timeline===
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==''Yourself or Someone Like You'' lawsuit==


In May 2005, nine years after the release of ''Yourself or Someone Like You'', Matchbox Twenty was sued by New York City resident Frank Torres, the man featured on the album's cover. Torres claimed the band used his image the album's cover without any consent. Torres also claimed that he had been walking down the street when he was asked by a photographer to pose for a picture. In legal papers, Torres claims the group "knowingly, intentionally and maliciously" used his picture on the cover, causing him mental anguish. Torres's lawyer claimed the reason for the filing delay of the lawsuit, was that Torres only found out about the album in 2003.<ref>{{cite web |title=Matchbox Twenty Sued Over Album Cover |url=http://www.contactmusic.com/amp/1920170 |website=contactmusic.com |access-date=9 January 2019}}</ref>
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==Discography== ==Discography==
{{main|Matchbox Twenty discography}} {{main|Matchbox Twenty discography}}


=== Studio albums ===
*'']'' (1996)
*'']'' (2000) * '']'' (1996)
*'']'' (2002) * '']'' (2000)
*'']'' (2007) * '']'' (2002)
*'']'' (2012) * '']'' (2012)
* '']'' (2023)


==Tours== ==Tours==
;Headlining ;Headlining
* The Big Rock Show {{small|(1997–98)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1998-10-09-9810070228-story.html |title=MATCHBOX 20 TOUR BIG AND SOLID AS A ROCK |last1=Weinroth |first1=March |date=October 9, 1998 |website=] |publisher=] |access-date=February 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200209041052/https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1998-10-09-9810070228-story.html |archive-date=February 9, 2020 |url-status=live }}</ref>
*The Big Rock Show <small>(1997–98)</small>
* Mad Season Tour {{small|(2000–01)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/mtv/news/gallery/m/matchbox000731.html |title=Matchbox 20 To Launch U.S. Arena Tour |last1=VanHorn |first1=Teri |date=July 31, 2000 |website=MTV News |publisher=MTV Networks |access-date=February 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000831004854/http://www.mtv.com/mtv/news/gallery/m/matchbox000731.html |archive-date=August 31, 2000}}</ref>
*Mad Season Tour <small>(2001)</small>
* More Than You Think You Are Tour {{small|(2003)}}<ref>{{cite press release |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200209044456/https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20030425005373/en/matchbox-twenty-Launches-U.S.-Tour-Tonight-Unwell |archive-date=February 9, 2020 |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |title=matchbox twenty Launches U.S. Tour Tonight as 'Unwell' Leaps to Number 1 at Radio; Band Joined by Special Guests Sugar Ray |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20030425005373/en/matchbox-twenty-Launches-U.S.-Tour-Tonight-Unwell |location=New York City, New York |publisher=Atlantic Records |agency=] |date=April 25, 2003 |access-date=February 8, 2020}}</ref>
*More Than You Think You Are <small>(2003)</small>
* Exile in America Tour {{small|(2008)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2008/02/08/last-night-in-cleveland-matchbox-twenty |title=Last Night in Cleveland: Matchbox Twenty |last1=Tone |first1=Joe |last2=Zaleski |first2=Jeff |date=February 8, 2008 |website=] |publisher=Euclid Media Group |access-date=February 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200209050205/https://www.clevescene.com/scene-and-heard/archives/2008/02/08/last-night-in-cleveland-matchbox-twenty |archive-date=February 9, 2020}}</ref>
*Exile in America <small>(2008)</small>
* ] {{small|(2012–13)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soundspike.com/story/4913/matchbox-twenty-promotes-north-with-stateside-run/ |title=Matchbox Twenty promotes "North" with stateside run|author=Hall, Tara |date=November 16, 2012 |work=SoundSpike|publisher=SoundSpike Media, LLC |access-date=January 26, 2013|archive-url=http://www.freezepage.com/1359206217RJZKMSVYKA?url=http://www.soundspike.com/story/4913/matchbox-twenty-promotes-north-with-stateside-run/ |archive-date=January 26, 2013}}</ref>
*] <small>(2012–13)</small>
* ] {{small|(with the ]) (2013)}}<ref>{{cite press release |title=Matchbox Twenty and Goo Goo Dolls Announce Co-Headlining North American Summer Tour; Multi-Platinum Selling Bands Set to Kick-Off Tour June 25th in Manchester, NH |url=http://www.marketwatch.com/story/matchbox-twenty-and-goo-goo-dolls-announce-co-headlining-north-american-summer-tour-multi-platinum-selling-bands-set-to-kick-off-tour-june-25th-in-manchester-nh-2013-03-18 |location=New York City, New York |publisher=Atlantic Records |agency=] |date=March 18, 2013 |access-date=April 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411075926/http://www.marketwatch.com/story/matchbox-twenty-and-goo-goo-dolls-announce-co-headlining-north-american-summer-tour-multi-platinum-selling-bands-set-to-kick-off-tour-june-25th-in-manchester-nh-2013-03-18 |archive-date=April 11, 2013 |url-status=live }}</ref>

* A Brief History of Everything Tour {{small|(with ]) (2017)}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/5-things-to-know-about-the-matchbox-twenty-counting-crows-tour/ |title=5 things to know about the Matchbox Twenty Counting Crows tour |last1=Bracelin |first1=Jason |date=July 27, 2017 |website=] |publisher=] |access-date=February 8, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200209052839/https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/music/5-things-to-know-about-the-matchbox-twenty-counting-crows-tour/ |archive-date=February 9, 2020}}</ref>
;Co-headlining
* Slow Dream Tour {{small|(2023)}}<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Zemler |first=Emily |date=2023-03-17 |title=Matchbox Twenty Mark First New Music in Over a Decade With 'Wild Dogs (Running In A Slow Dream)' |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/matchbox-twenty-wild-dogs-new-song-tour-1234698675/ |access-date=2023-03-17 |magazine=Rolling Stone |language=en-US}}</ref>
*] <small>(with the Goo Goo Dolls) (2013)</small>


==Awards and nominations== ==Awards and nominations==
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| nominations = 12 | nominations = 16
| AmericanW = 2 | AmericanW = 0
| AmericanN = 5 | AmericanN = 5
| GrammyW = 2 | GrammyW = 0
| GrammyN = 4 | GrammyN = 5
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Matchbox Twenty has received nominations at the ], the ], and the ], Matchbox Twenty has received nominations at the ], the ], and the ],
but has only received an award at the ]. but has only received awards at the ] and ].
During 2004, the People's Choice Awards gave Matchbox Twenty the award for Favorite Musical Group. At the American Music Awards, the band was nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group twice, during both 1999 and 2003. Matchbox Twenty received a nomination for ] twice at the Grammy Awards, for '']'' in 2001 and '']'' during 2004. Overall, Matchbox Twenty has received one award from 12 nominations. During 2004, the People's Choice Awards gave Matchbox Twenty the award for Favorite Musical Group. In 2009, the APRA Awards gave Matchbox Twenty the award for Most Played Foreign Work. At the American Music Awards, the band was nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group twice, during both 1999 and 2003. Matchbox Twenty received a nomination for ] twice at the Grammy Awards, for '']'' in 2001 and '']'' during 2004. Overall, Matchbox Twenty has received two awards from 13 nominations.


===American Music Awards=== ===American Music Awards===
The ]s is an annual awards ceremony created by ] in 1973.<ref name=rotn>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-m/matchbox20.htm|title=Matchbox Twenty |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1998/amas.htm|title=25th American Music Awards |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1999/amas.htm|title=26th American Music Awards |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2003/amas.htm|title=30th American Music Awards |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref> The ]s is an annual awards ceremony created by ] in 1973.<ref name=rotn>{{cite web|access-date=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/artists-m/matchbox20.htm|title=Matchbox Twenty |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1998/amas.htm|title=25th American Music Awards |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1999/amas.htm|title=26th American Music Awards |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2003/amas.htm|title=30th American Music Awards |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref>


{{awards table}} {{awards table}}
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| Matchbox Twenty || Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist || {{won}} | Matchbox Twenty || Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist || {{nom}}
|- |-
| {{ama|1999}} || Matchbox Twenty || Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group || {{nom}} | {{ama|1999}} || Matchbox Twenty || Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group || {{nom}}
|- |-
|rowspan="2"| {{ama|2003}} ||rowspan="2"| Matchbox Twenty || Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group || {{nom}} |rowspan="2"| {{ama|2003 (November)}} ||rowspan="2"| Matchbox Twenty || Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group || {{nom}}
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| Fan's Choice Award || {{won}} | Fan's Choice Award || {{nom}}
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===APRA Awards=== ===APRA Awards===
The ] are a series of annual award ceremonies created by ] from 1982.<ref name="APRAMusic">{{cite web | url = http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/APRAAwards/MusicAwards.aspx | title = APRA Music Awards 2009 | publisher = ] (APRA) | accessdate = April 28, 2010 }}</ref> The ] are a series of annual award ceremonies created by ] from 1982.<ref name="APRAMusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/APRAAwards/MusicAwards.aspx |title=APRA Music Awards 2009 |publisher=] (APRA) |access-date=April 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140625051905/http://apra-amcos.com.au/apraawards/musicawards.aspx |archive-date=June 25, 2014 }}</ref>


{{awards table}} {{awards table}}
|- |-
| ] || "]" – ], ], ], ]<ref name="APRAWin2009">{{cite web | url = http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/apraawards/musicawards/history/2009Winners.aspx | title = 2009 Winners - APRA Music Awards | publisher = Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) | accessdate = April 28, 2010 }}</ref> || Most Played Foreign Work || {{won}} | ] || "Bent" – ], ], ], ]<ref name="APRAWin2009">{{cite web|url=http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/apraawards/musicawards/history/2009Winners.aspx |title=2009 Winners - APRA Music Awards |publisher=Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) |access-date=April 28, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100112034047/http://www.apra-amcos.com.au/apraawards/musicawards/history/2009Winners.aspx |archive-date=January 12, 2010 }}</ref> || Most Played Foreign Work || {{won}}
|-
| ] || "]" – ], ], ], ]<ref name="APRAWin2009"/> || Most Played Foreign Work || {{won}}


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===Grammy Awards=== ===Grammy Awards===
The ]s are awarded annually by the ] of the United States.<ref name=rotn /><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1998/grammys.htm|title=40th Grammy Awards |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2001/grammys.htm|title=43rd Grammy Awards - 2001 |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|accessdate=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2004/grammys.htm|title=46th Grammy Awards - 2004 |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref> The ]s are awarded annually by the ] of the United States.<ref name=rotn /><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/1998/grammys.htm|title=40th Grammy Awards |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2001/grammys.htm|title=43rd Grammy Awards - 2001 |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|access-date=2008-10-19|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2004/grammys.htm|title=46th Grammy Awards - 2004 |publisher=Rock on the Net }}</ref>


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===MTV Video Music Awards=== ===MTV Video Music Awards===
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American rock band

Matchbox Twenty
Matchbox Twenty at the MTV Asia Awards in 2003
Background information
Also known asMatchbox 20, MB20
OriginOrlando, Florida, U.S.
Genres
Years active
  • 1995–2004
  • 2007–present
Labels
Members
Past members
Websitematchboxtwenty.com

Matchbox Twenty (also known as Matchbox 20 and MB20) is an American rock band formed in Orlando, Florida, in 1995. The group currently consists of Rob Thomas (lead vocals, guitar, keyboards), Brian Yale (bass guitar), Paul Doucette (drums, rhythm guitar, backing vocals), and Kyle Cook (lead guitar, vocals).

Matchbox Twenty rose to international fame with their debut album, Yourself or Someone Like You (1996), which was certified 12× Platinum (diamond) in the United States and multi-platinum in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Their second album, Mad Season, released in 2000, charted in the top three on the Billboard 200 and was certified 4× Platinum in the United States. Their third album, More Than You Think You Are, released in 2002, was certified 2× Platinum in the United States.

The band then went on hiatus in 2004 after rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor's departure. As a result, Paul Doucette took over rhythm guitar when the band reunited in 2007. They released a compilation album, Exile on Mainstream, which was certified Gold in the United States. After the release, the band toured to support it. Matchbox Twenty then took another hiatus while Thomas resumed his solo career, but reunited again in 2010. On September 4, 2012, the band released their fourth studio album, North, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. Their fifth, Where the Light Goes, was released on May 26, 2023.

History

1995–2001: Yourself or Someone Like You and Mad Season

Main articles: Yourself or Someone Like You and Mad Season

Rob Thomas, Brian Yale, and Paul Doucette were part of the band Tabitha's Secret, which was based in Orlando, Florida, with fellow members Jay Stanley and John Goff, before splitting to start a new band (what was to become Matchbox Twenty). After recruiting Adam Gaynor from Criteria Recording Studios in Miami and Kyle Cook from the Atlanta Institute of Music, the band named themselves "Matchbox 20" and earned a recording contract with Atlantic Records. Doucette suggested the name after combining two words observed on the softball shirt of a man where Doucette was waiting tables. Matchbox 20 released their debut album, Yourself or Someone Like You, in 1996. While their first single, "Long Day", was a radio success in the west coast, the album soon spawned several Top 40 singles throughout 1997 and 1998, including "Push", "3 A.M.", "Real World", and "Back 2 Good". "Push" and "3 A.M." did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100 chart due to the rule in effect prior to 1998 that required a song to be released as a single in order to appear on the Hot 100. "Real World" and "Back 2 Good" proved to be the band's first entries into the Billboard Hot 100, after the rule was terminated. The album eventually shipped more than 12 million copies in the U.S. alone, achieving a diamond certification. In 1998, Matchbox 20 recorded a live version of their single, "3 A.M." for release on the charity album Live in the X Lounge, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy research.

Before recording their second album, Thomas collaborated with Itaal Shur on a song called "Smooth" for Carlos Santana's comeback album, Supernatural. Thomas was supposed to act only as a songwriter for "Smooth", but Carlos Santana had him sing for it after hearing the song's demo. "Smooth" was the album's lead single and became a hit in 1999. Thomas won three Grammy Awards for writing and performing on "Smooth": Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Popular Music Collaboration with Vocals. In 2000, Matchbox 20 adopted the spelling "Matchbox Twenty" and released their second album, Mad Season. The album, on the strength of several successful singles, including "Bent" (which peaked No. 1 on the Hot 100 chart) and "If You're Gone", was certified 4× platinum in the United States. The video for "Bent" made fun of singer Thomas's increased fame from "Smooth" by showing the other band members assaulting him. The next two singles, "Mad Season" and "Last Beautiful Girl" were not as successful.

2002–2004: More Than You Think You Are

Main article: More Than You Think You Are

For their third album, More Than You Think You Are, the band used more of a pop punk/pop rock sound. Thomas shared the songwriting efforts with the other band members on several songs. The album was recorded at Icon Recording Studios in Hollywood, California. Icon Recording Studios owner and Chief Engineer - Andrew Troy, Assistant Engineer - Aaron Kaplay, 2nd Assistant Engineer - Pablo Solorzano. Additional recording at Bearsville Studios and Hit Factory in New York and was released on November 19, 2002. The album was produced by Matt Serletic, who at the time was the current chairman for Virgin Records. The album again spawned successful singles "Disease" (written with Mick Jagger), "Unwell", and "Bright Lights". The album was not as successful commercially as the previous two, and received mixed reviews from critics. However, the album had an enormous radio presence for well over a year.

Director Bill Draheim documented the band throughout the process of making More Than You Think You Are. The documentary Theresville was an online extra.

During 2003, the band released EP, consisting of six songs. The EP featured previously unreleased live and acoustic versions of songs like "Push" and "If You're Gone", as well as a new track, "Suffer Me". In 2004, the band released a live DVD, Show: A Night in the Life of Matchbox Twenty, filmed in Atlanta and featuring 20 songs, including all of their previous successful singles.

2004–2010: Hiatuses, side-projects and greatest hits album

Before taking a hiatus later that year to allow other members to pursue side projects, such as Paul Doucette's solo band The Break and Repair Method, rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor officially left the group. Rob Thomas released a solo album, …Something to Be, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album featured four successful singles: "Lonely No More", "This Is How a Heart Breaks", "Ever the Same", and "Streetcorner Symphony". In January 2007, Rob Thomas released a single, "Little Wonders", which he wrote for the Disney movie Meet the Robinsons.

The group reunited and began performing during 2007, with the release of their retrospective album Exile on Mainstream, on October 2, 2007. "How Far We've Come" was the first single from the new album, which was followed by the second single, "These Hard Times". "Exile on Mainstream" included four other new songs and a complete collection of all eleven of their previously released singles. The album was also released in the new MVI (Music Video Interactive) format, which included two video interviews discussing the six new songs and eleven greatest hits, plus extras including a photo gallery, U-MYX (to remix "How Far We've Come"), buddy icons and wallpapers. "How Far We've Come" was released on the band's MySpace page in July 2007, with the video released on September 6, 2007. Matchbox Twenty toured during early 2008 with Alanis Morissette and opener Mutemath. The band began their US tour on January 25, 2008, in Hollywood, FL, and concluded in Las Vegas, NV, on March 18, 2008, before heading to Australia and New Zealand, where the Australian band Thirsty Merc was the supporting act. Following Australia, Matchbox Twenty visited the UK for the first time in five years to play six concerts in Cardiff, Wembley, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester. Matchbox Twenty performed at the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup award ceremony.

When the band finished touring later during 2008, Rob Thomas began work on his second solo album, Cradlesong. He stated in an interview to Billboard that he expected that the other members of the band might begin work on Matchbox Twenty's next album without him. At the concert at Mohegan Sun Casino on December 18, 2009, Rob Thomas said that he was not frequently playing Matchbox Twenty songs at his 2009 tour stops because the band was planning to tour together in 2010.

2010–present: North, focus on tours, and Where the Light Goes

Matchbox Twenty performing in 2013.
Main article: North (Matchbox Twenty album)

At the Taste of Chicago on July 2, 2010, Thomas said that Matchbox Twenty would be recording in the fall for their fourth studio album. On September 4, 2010, while on VH1's Top 20 Music Video Countdown, Thomas stated that Matchbox Twenty was planning to start working on their next studio album in mid-September and that he was 80% sure that the album would be released sometime in 2011. Rob Thomas posted on Twitter that he was "heading out next week to start writing the new mb20 record" on September 13, 2010. It was stated on Matchbox Twenty's web site that the next show they will do together is on January 1, 2011, in Oklahoma. Matchbox Twenty played a one-off live show in Temecula, California, on July 9, 2011, but no new material was played. During the show Rob Thomas stated the show was a "love letter to our fans." North was released on September 4, 2012. The album's first single, "She's So Mean," was released on June 12, 2012. In 2012, the band embarked on a worldwide tour, the North Tour, to promote the album. The tour continued as the 2013 Summer Tour, when they co-headlined with the Goo Goo Dolls.

On April 9, 2016, Kyle Cook left the band citing a communication breakdown between the members, but returned in 2017. In 2017 the band toured with the A Brief History of Everything Tour with Counting Crows. Duo Rivers and Rust joined them as an opening act. Doucette described the tour as a celebration of the band's history – stating it "was always going to happen. It just took a bit for everyone to realize that." He said that the band had no plans to release new albums soon at that time and were focused on touring. The band was set to undertake a North American summer tour in 2020 alongside The Wallflowers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, the tour was rescheduled three times, first to 2021, then to 2022, and then to 2023. The band played a one-off performance headlining in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada for the Churchill Park Music Festival in July 2022.

On June 20, 2022, a video was posted on the band's Twitter account, confirming that a new album is in the works, despite Rob Thomas denying this in interviews the previous year. Having had to make their fans wait for three years to see them on tour again due to cancellations, Kyle Cook suggested that they should make a new album.

On March 1, 2023, the band announced a new single, "Wild Dogs (Running in a Slow Dream)," would be released March 17. On the day of release, the band revealed that their fifth studio album Where the Light Goes would be released on May 26, 2023, via Atlantic.

Band members

Current members

  • Rob Thomas – lead vocals (1995–2004, 2007–present), keyboards, piano (1998–2004, 2007–present), acoustic and rhythm guitar (1998–2002, 2012)
  • Brian Yale – bass (1995–2004, 2007–present)
  • Paul Doucette – drums, percussion (1995–2004, 2007–present in studio, 1995–2004 live); rhythm and acoustic guitar, keyboards (2002–2004 in studio, 2007–present), backing vocals (2007–present)
  • Kyle Cook – lead guitar, backing and occasional lead vocals, mandolin, banjo (1995–2004, 2007–2016, 2017–present), keyboards (2003, 2012)

Current touring musicians

  • Matt Beck – keyboards, additional guitars, backing vocals, mandolin, percussion, pedal steel (1999–2004, 2007–present)
  • Neal Daniels – drums, percussion (2023–present)
  • Jamie Arentzen – acoustic guitar, percussion (2024–present)
  • Whynot Jansveld – bass (2024–present; substitute for Brian Yale)

Former members

  • Adam Gaynor – rhythm and acoustic guitar, backing vocals (1995–2004)

Former touring musicians

  • Joey Huffman – keyboards, additional guitars (1998)
  • Ryan MacMillan – drums, percussion (2007–2011)
  • Stacy Jones – drums, percussion, occasional acoustic guitar (2012–2022)

Timeline

Yourself or Someone Like You lawsuit

In May 2005, nine years after the release of Yourself or Someone Like You, Matchbox Twenty was sued by New York City resident Frank Torres, the man featured on the album's cover. Torres claimed the band used his image the album's cover without any consent. Torres also claimed that he had been walking down the street when he was asked by a photographer to pose for a picture. In legal papers, Torres claims the group "knowingly, intentionally and maliciously" used his picture on the cover, causing him mental anguish. Torres's lawyer claimed the reason for the filing delay of the lawsuit, was that Torres only found out about the album in 2003.

Discography

Main article: Matchbox Twenty discography

Studio albums

Tours

Headlining
  • The Big Rock Show (1997–98)
  • Mad Season Tour (2000–01)
  • More Than You Think You Are Tour (2003)
  • Exile in America Tour (2008)
  • North Tour (2012–13)
  • 2013 Summer Tour (with the Goo Goo Dolls) (2013)
  • A Brief History of Everything Tour (with Counting Crows) (2017)
  • Slow Dream Tour (2023)

Awards and nominations

Matchbox Twenty awards and nominations
Awards and nominations
Award Wins Nominations
American Music Awards 0 5
Grammy 0 5
MTV VMA 0 2
People's Choice 1 1
Totals
Wins3
Nominations16
Note
  1. Certain award groups do not simply award one winner. They acknowledge several different recipients, have runners-up, and have third place. Since this is a specific recognition and is different from losing an award, runner-up mentions are considered wins in this award tally. For simplification and to avoid errors, each award in this list has been presumed to have had a prior nomination.

Matchbox Twenty has received nominations at the American Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the MTV Video Music Awards, but has only received awards at the People's Choice Awards and APRA Awards. During 2004, the People's Choice Awards gave Matchbox Twenty the award for Favorite Musical Group. In 2009, the APRA Awards gave Matchbox Twenty the award for Most Played Foreign Work. At the American Music Awards, the band was nominated for Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group twice, during both 1999 and 2003. Matchbox Twenty received a nomination for Best Rock Album twice at the Grammy Awards, for Mad Season in 2001 and More Than You Think You Are during 2004. Overall, Matchbox Twenty has received two awards from 13 nominations.

American Music Awards

The American Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony created by Dick Clark in 1973.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 Yourself or Someone Like You Favorite Pop/Rock Album Nominated
Matchbox Twenty Favorite Pop/Rock New Artist Nominated
1999 Matchbox Twenty Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Nominated
2003 (November) Matchbox Twenty Favorite Pop/Rock Band/Duo/Group Nominated
Fan's Choice Award Nominated

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are a series of annual award ceremonies created by Australasian Performing Right Association from 1982.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2001 "Bent" – Kyle Cook, Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale Most Played Foreign Work Won
2009 "All Your Reasons" – Kyle Cook, Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale Most Played Foreign Work Won


Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 "Push" Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
2001 Mad Season Best Rock Album Nominated
Bent Best Rock Song Nominated
2004 "Unwell" Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group Nominated
More Than You Think You Are Best Rock Album Nominated

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony established during 1984 by MTV.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 "3 AM" Best Group Video Nominated
Viewer's Choice Nominated

People's Choice Awards

The People's Choice Awards is an awards show that has been performed annually since 1975.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2004 Matchbox Twenty Favorite Musical Group Won

Teen Choice Awards

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2001 "If You're Gone" Choice - Love Song Nominated

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