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Matchbox Twenty (Previously Matchbox 20, And Frequently Shortened To Mb20) Is An American Rock Band Formed In Orlando, Florida In 1995. The Group Currently Conists Of Rob Thomas (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards), Brian Yale (Bass Guitar), Paul Doucette (Drums, Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals) And Kyle Cook (Lead Guitar, Vocals). Matchbox Twenty Rose To International Fame With Their Debut Album, "Yourself Or Someone Like You" (1996), Which Was Certified 12x Platinum (Diamond) In The United States And Multi Platinum In Australia, Canada And New Zealand. Their Second Album, "Mad Season" Released In 2000, Charted In The Top Three On The Billboard 200 And Was Certified 4x Platinum In The United States. Their Third Album "More Than You Think You Are" Released In 2002 Was Only Certified 2x Platinum In The United States Despite It's Singles Receiving Significant Airplay. The Band Then Went On Hiatus In 2004 After Guitarist Adam Gaynor's Departure. As A Result, Paul Doucette Took Over Rhythm Guitar When The Band Reunited In 2007. They Released A Compilation Album "Exile On Mainstream", Which Was Certified Gold In The United States. After The Release, The Band Toured To Support It. Matchbox Twenty Then Took Another Hiatus While Rob Thoma Embarked On A Successful Solo Career But Reunited Again In 2010. On September 4th 2012, The Band Released Their Fourth Studio Album "North" Which Debuted At Number One On The Billboard 200. |