Matchbox Twenty News

Rob Thomas spends more time primping than his wife

Sep 10, 2008 7:00 pm PDT

Rob Thomas says he spends more time primping than his wife, model Marisol. "She's the most stylish, but I take longer to get ready," the 36-year-old singer said Wednesday while the couple admired the Marchesa presentation at the Chelsea A...

Matchbox twenty's guitarist steps in front of the mic

Jun 5, 2008 9:00 am PDT

Paul Doucette's experience as one part of the hugely successful matchbox twenty taught him a little something about the break and repair method of music-making. Not too long ago, Doucette along with other band mates wondered if matchbox t...

Matchbox Twenty's Wyoming rodeo cancellation spurs lawsuit

Apr 16, 2008 8:00 pm PDT

A booking company for Cheyenne Frontier Days sued an animal rights group following a decision by the rock band Matchbox Twenty to pull out of a scheduled performance this summer. Omaha, Neb.-based Romeo Entertainment Group filed the lawsu...

Matchbox Twenty cancels rodeo concert

Apr 13, 2008 1:00 am PDT

Matchbox Twenty has canceled a performance at a large rodeo event out of concern for the animals. Lead singer Rob Thomas confirmed that the band is pulling out of its July 18 show at Cheyenne Frontier Days, which bills itself as the world...

Sticking with nice-guy rock, Matchbox barely ignites

Mar 17, 2008 4:00 pm PDT

Every era seems to have hit-making bands skilled enough with pop-rock hooks and structure to score plenty of radio hits yet have no impact beyond that. Think Huey Lewis and the News in the 1980s. And Matchbox Twenty today. Nice guys. Nice...