Rob Thomas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Rob Thomas
Occupation	Pop Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 14, 1972(1972-02-14)
Age	52
Birthplace	Landstuhl
Country	Germany
Horoscope	Aquarius

Rob Thomas Biography

Rob Thomas is one of the most popular and richest Pop Singer who was born on February 14, 1972 in Landstuhl, Germany. Lead singer of Matchbox Twenty who won a Grammy Award for Song of the Year for “Smooth,” which features vocals from Santana.

He has performed on the Ellen Degeneres Show.

Robert Kelly Thomas (born February 14, 1972) is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer of rock band Matchbox Twenty. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist, with “Lonely No More” released in 2005 becoming his biggest solo chart success. Thomas received three Grammy Awards for co-writing and singing on the 1999 hit “Smooth” by Santana.

In 1993, Thomas formed the band Tabitha’s Secret. Brian Yale was the group’s bass player. Paul Doucette earned a spot as drummer after answering an ad. Guitarists Jay Stanley and John Goff rounded out the band. The band was popular in the Orlando area, where they played in bars and nightclubs. Most of their songs were written by Thomas, including “3 A.M.” This song, inspired by his time taking care of his mother, was the first that he had ever written and liked. In an effort to recreate that magic, his writing shifted to focus more on emotions inspired from his own life.

He married model Marisol Maldonado in 1998. He has a son named Maison.

Rob Thomas Net Worth

Rob Thomas is one of the richest Pop Singer from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rob Thomas 's net worth $17 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He started playing in bands in 1995. He played with Matchbox Twenty for ten years before going solo.

He has written blogs for The Huffington Post.

Thomas was born on February 14, 1972 in Landstuhl, West Germany at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center to Bill Thomas, a United States Army sergeant, and his wife Mamie (Born: 1951 — Died: 2007) Thomas has an older half sister, Melissa, from his mother’s previous marriage. The family returned to the United States when Thomas was six months old. His parents divorced when he was two years old. Thomas lived with his mother and sister. They were poor and moved frequently, often staying with Mamie’s mother in Lake City, South Carolina. His grandmother was an alcoholic. She owned a small country store and gas station, where she sold marijuana and moonshine. She gave Thomas his first marijuana when he was in middle school. He grew up listening to country music and idolized the “big stars who lived … hard lives”, like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. Their stories inspired him to be a songwriter.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Rob Thomas height 5 feet 8 inches Rob weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Rob Thomas Dating?

According to our records, Rob Thomas married to Marisol Maldonado. As of December 1, 2023, Rob Thomas’s is not dating anyone.

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A mutual friend introduced him to model Marisol Maldonado at an afterparty in Montreal in late 1997. They both claim it was love at first sight. Thomas said that, “I knew the second I kissed her that I would never, ever kiss another person.” As he was in the midst of an international tour, their initial courtship was via phone. Maldonado was at first reluctant to date Thomas, unsure if she could handle being the wife of a rock star. When he returned to the United States, they went on their first date, to a music festival in Boston. That night, he told her he would marry her, and a month later he proposed. They were married on October 2, 1999, at manager Michael Lippman’s ranch in California. Their wedding was broadcast on ABC’s Celebrity Weddings in Style.

Facts & Trivia

Rob Ranked on the list of most popular Pop Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Rob Thomas celebrates birthday on February 14 of every year.

In 1999, Latin guitarist Carlos Santana began putting together his comeback album, Supernatural, a series of duets. He was looking for one last song to complete the album. Songwriter Itaal Shur had given a demo tape to Santana’s representatives. Although they liked the music, they thought the lyrics and melody could be strengthened. One of the executives sent the demo to Thomas, asking him if he’d like to work on it.

What is Rob Thomas doing now 2021?

Thomas is working on a new solo album , — which he describes as “a little quieter than its predecessors” — and also has a Matchbox Twenty record in motion. He suspects the band will be active in 2022, making up for plans it had to cancel during 2020.

What disease does Rob Thomas's wife have?

After brain surgery to remove a lesion in 2015, she was diagnosed with several tick-borne diseases, including Neurologic Lyme Disease, Babesiosis and Bartonella.

Is Rob Thomas still married?

Despite thinking he would live the “single rock guy” lifestyle, the Matchbox 20 singer has been happily married for over two decades. Together, Rob and Marisol have raised his son, Maison, and have carved out a happy life together.

What song did Rob Thomas write for his wife?

“ Ever the Same ” is a ballad that Rob Thomas wrote the song for his wife, Marisol Maldonado. For several years, she battled a serious illness that doctors were unable to identify.

Was Rob Thomas jailed?

He was convicted of stealing a Camaro and spent two months in county jail when he was 17. For the next two or three years, Thomas was homeless.