Rob Thomas - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 14, 1972 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Landstuhl, West Germany (now Germany) |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Rob Thomas's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Lead singer of Matchbox Twenty; solo music career; co-writer and vocalist on Santana's 'Smooth' |
Intro
Rob Thomas is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Matchbox Twenty. He has also achieved success as a solo artist and as a collaborator, notably co-writing and singing on Santana's Grammy-winning hit 'Smooth.'
Early Life & Background
Rob Thomas was born on February 14, 1972, in Landstuhl, West Germany, where his father was stationed with the US Army. He grew up in South Carolina and Florida after his parents' separation, and faced a difficult childhood marked by poverty and his mother's struggles with illness.
Career Highlights
- Lead singer and songwriter for Matchbox Twenty, with multi-platinum albums including 'Yourself or Someone Like You' (1996)
- Co-writer and featured vocalist on Santana's 'Smooth,' which won 3 Grammy Awards in 2000
- Released solo albums including '…Something to Be' (2005), which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200
- Received multiple BMI and ASCAP awards for songwriting
Trivia
- Rob Thomas is a three-time Grammy Award winner, all for his collaboration with Santana.
- He is a philanthropist, supporting causes such as animal rescue and the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, which he co-founded with his wife.
FAQs
People also ask
Rob Thomas is 54 years old.
Rob Thomas was born the 14 February 1972.
Landstuhl, West Germany (now Germany).
On His Birth-Day
About February 14th, 1972, in brief:
- Historical events: The Soviet Union launched the Luna 20 mission on February 14, 1972, aiming to return lunar soil samples to Earth. The mission successfully landed on the Moon and returned 55 grams of lunar soil.
- Day of the week: February 14th, 1972 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Without You by Nilsson
- #1 UK song: Son Of My Father by Chicory Tip
- Popular movie: The Godfather directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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