{{Infobox musical artist | Name = Rob Thomas | Img = RobThomas.jpg | Imgcapt = | Img_size = 200 | Landscape = No | Background = solo_singer | Birth_name = Robert Kelly Thomas | Alias = | Born = February 14, 1972 | Died [[Media: ]] = | Origin = _Landstuhl, West Germany | Instrument = Vocals, Piano,Guitar | Genre = Alternative rock Post-grunge Pop rock | Occupation = Singer Songwriter | Yearsactive = 1996 - _present | Label = Atlantic | Associatedacts = _Matchbox Twenty Tabitha's Secret | URL = blank">robthomasmusic.com | Current_members = | Past_members = | Notable_instruments = }}
Robert Kelly "Rob" Thomas (born February 14, 1972, in _Landstuhl, West Germany in a US military base) is an American rock recording artist and songwriter. He is the primary songwriter and lead singer of the band Matchbox Twenty and formerly of the band Tabitha's Secret. Thomas also records and performs as a solo artist. Thomas earned three Grammy awards for co-writing and singing on the Carlos Santana triple-platinum hit "Smooth" on the album Supernatural in 1999.
He has lent his songwriting talents to such artists as Willie Nelson, Mick Jagger, Marc Anthony, Pat Green, Taylor Hicks, Travis Tritt and Daughtry.
Since 1996, his band, Matchbox Twenty, has released a string of hit singles to radio including "Push", "3 A.M.", "Real World", "Back 2 Good", "Bent", "If You're Gone", "Mad Season", "Disease", "Unwell", "Bright Lights", and "How Far We've Come". In 2004, the Songwriters Hall of Fame awarded Thomas its first Starlight Award, recognizing young songwriters who have already made a lasting impact in the music industry.
Rob Thomas (born August 15 1965 in Sunnyside, Washington) is an author and screenwriter, best known for his book Rats Saw God and his television program Veronica Mars. On March 13, 2008, the Hollywood Reporter announced that he is in talks with the CW network to develop a script for a contemporary spinoff of Beverly Hills, 90210.
