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Just Go with It

2011 · as Ian Maxtone Jones

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008 · as James T. O'Skanlon

Because of Winn-Dixie

2005 · as Otis

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David John Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and political activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band (DMB). Matthews was born in Johannesburg, and moved frequently among South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States while growing up. Matthews started playing acoustic guitar at the age of nine. From 1991 to 2003, Matthews predominantly focused on songwriting and performing with the Dave Matthews Band, which he started in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991. He also has done various solo performances and produced other records. During the period from 2000 to 2010, his band sold more tickets and earned more money than any other act in North America. The band's 2012 album Away from the World made them the only group to have six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard charts. This record was extended to seven consecutive number one albums with the 2018 release, Come Tomorrow. In addition to music, Matthews has had multiple acting roles. He has also won two Grammy Awards: one with the Dave Matthews Band in 1997 for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group ("So Much to Say") and one in 2004 for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance ("Gravedigger") from his solo album. Early life David John Matthews was born in Johannesburg, the third of four children of parents John and Val Matthews. At age two, Matthews moved with his family to Yorktown Heights, New York, where his father, a physicist, started working for IBM.

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“So I watched the Pink Panther last night, and so I'm trying desperately to be funny, and then it's just not working out so good... I wonder if maybe I could've been a comedian or something like that, or maybe I could've been a doctor, then I wouldn't have to make anyone laugh.”
— Intro to "Dancing Nancies", Live at Luther College (1999)
“That's the magic of this band: shooting from the hip. The lights have to follow our cues, because we're not going to follow their cues. We're not going to stick to a song the way it's supposed to be. Everything is up to us. That's music to me. That's American music. We're an American band.”
— Dave Matthews, Rolling Stone interview "The Boys of Summer" (June 16, 2005). Eliscu, Jenny (2005). "The Boys of Summer" Rolling Stone (accessed June 19. 2006)
“Every day things change, but basically they stay the same.”
— Seek Up
“Hey my love do you believe that we might last a thousand years or more if not for this?”
— Two Step
“Don't you know when you give life, then you become what you are?”
— What You Are
“And when you wake, you will fly away, holding tight to the legs of all your angels. Goodbye, my love, into your blue, blue eyes.”
— Baby Blue

Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.

David John Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and political activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band (DMB). Matthews was born in Johannesburg, and moved frequently among South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States while growing up. Matthews started playing acoustic guitar at the age of nine.

Overview

David John Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is an American musician, songwriter, record producer and political activist. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band (DMB). Matthews was born in Johannesburg, and moved frequently among South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States while growing up. Matthews started playing acoustic guitar at the age of nine. From 1991 to 2003, Matthews predominantly focused on songwriting and performing with the Dave Matthews Band, which he started in Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1991. He also has done various solo performances and produced other records. During the period from 2000 to 2010, his band sold more tickets and earned more money than any other act in North America. The band's 2012 album Away from the World made them the only group to have six consecutive studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard charts. This record was extended to seven consecutive number one albums with the 2018 release, Come Tomorrow. In addition to music, Matthews has had multiple acting roles. He has also won two Grammy Awards: one with the Dave Matthews Band in 1997 for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group ("So Much to Say") and one in 2004 for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance ("Gravedigger") from his solo album. Early life David John Matthews was born in Johannesburg, the third of four children of parents John and Val Matthews. At age two, Matthews moved with his family to Yorktown Heights, New York, where his father, a physicist, started working for IBM.

From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

🎬 Filmography

Screen catalogue →

Just Go with It

2011 · as Ian Maxtone Jones

You Don't Mess with the Zohan

2008 · as James T. O'Skanlon

Because of Winn-Dixie

2005 · as Otis

Not who you're looking for? Others named Dave Matthews: American musician · fictional bartender in Family Affairs

Dave Matthews across IJR

Studio characters

Dave MatthewsThe late-night sketch version — live in your chat.Dave MatthewsThe late-night sketch version — live in your chat.Dave MatthewsThe late-night sketch version — live in your chat.

Ask Genius about Dave Matthews Create in Studio Build a game Watch videos

Notable quotes

“So I watched the Pink Panther last night, and so I'm trying desperately to be funny, and then it's just not working out so good... I wonder if maybe I could've been a comedian or something like that, or maybe I could've been a doctor, then I wouldn't have to make anyone laugh.”
— Intro to "Dancing Nancies", Live at Luther College (1999)
“That's the magic of this band: shooting from the hip. The lights have to follow our cues, because we're not going to follow their cues. We're not going to stick to a song the way it's supposed to be. Everything is up to us. That's music to me. That's American music. We're an American band.”
— Dave Matthews, Rolling Stone interview "The Boys of Summer" (June 16, 2005). Eliscu, Jenny (2005). "The Boys of Summer" Rolling Stone (accessed June 19. 2006)
“Every day things change, but basically they stay the same.”
— Seek Up
“Hey my love do you believe that we might last a thousand years or more if not for this?”
— Two Step
“Don't you know when you give life, then you become what you are?”
— What You Are
“And when you wake, you will fly away, holding tight to the legs of all your angels. Goodbye, my love, into your blue, blue eyes.”
— Baby Blue

Quotes via Wikiquote (CC BY-SA), each with its original source.