Matchbox Twenty

Rating 4.5 Stars Matchbox Twenty is a rock music band initiated in Orlando, Florida. Matchbox Twenty has sold over 45 million albums worldwide from the releases of Yourself or Someone Like You, Mad Season, and More Than You Think You Are. Matchbox Twenty released their latest album, Exile on Mainstream, on October 2, 2007. The current members of Matchbox Twenty are Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Brian Yale, and Kyle Cook. Rhythm guitarist Adam Gaynor left Matchbox Twenty during 2005, after performing on their first three studio albums. Rob Thomas is the main songwriter and main singer. Rob Thomas created a well-established solo career for himself after releasing the album, …Something to Be and its follow-up album, Cradlesong. Matchbox Twenty has received nominations at the American Music Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the MTV Video Music Awards, but has only received an award at the People’s Choice Awards. 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 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 one award from 12 nominations Source and more information: Wikipedia