Rob has confirmed to return to Matchbox 20 for the release of their new CD.
Rob Thomas and Santana had the longest time at being #1 on VH1's Top 20 Countdown with Smooth. Recently, the Dixie Chicks broke that record with Not Ready To Make Nice
At the end of his CD, Rob tells his wife: "Mari, none of this is possible without us. I thank you the most."
Rob wrote all of the songs on his debut single "...something to be."
Rob spent much of his young life shuttling between his grandmother in South Carolina and his mom in Florida.
Rob Thomas: I've come to the conclusion that there are two types of people in life - those who have been to Graceland - and those who have not. I am thankful to say that I am one of those people who has!
Rob Thomas toured with Jewel in 2006.
The first concert he attended was Genesis on its Invisible Touch Tour.
"This Is How A Heart Breaks" was used during a majority of telecasts for ABC's coverage of the NBA Playoffs.
Rob is active in VH1's Save the Music which provides money for musical instruments for schools after their funding has been cut.
Rob worked with John Mayer for his song "Streetcorner Symphony" on his solo CD Something To Be.
After dropping out of both high school and his difficult home life, 17-year-old Rob drifted around the Southeast, hitchhiking and crashing where he could.
Rob has worked with the likes of Willie Nelson, Marc Anthony, Mick Jagger, and Bernie Taupin.
In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Rob the first Starlight Award, which is given to young songwriters who have made a lasting impact in the music industry.
Rob was born in Germany on a military base, but shortly after, he moved to Florida, where he was brought up.
Rob shares his name with the creator of the popular UPN show Veronica Mars.
Rob's favorite authors are Kurt Vonnegut and Tom Robbins.
Robert has a son--Maison Avery William Thomas--from a prior relationship.
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