Matchbox Twenty
USA, 1995–now
Orlando band fronted by Rob Thomas, formed in 1995. Their debut Yourself or Someone Like You ('Push', '3AM', 'Real World') became a diamond-selling staple of adult-alternative radio, smoothing post-grunge into accessible, hook-driven pop-rock.
MusicRoots documents 3 artists who influenced Matchbox Twenty and 0 artists Matchbox Twenty influenced in turn. Every connection cites a published source.
Who influenced Matchbox Twenty?
- R.E.M. — Rob Thomas cites R.E.M. among his core influences behind Matchbox Twenty's melodic, radio-friendly rock.
- U2 — U2's anthemic scale is among the influences Rob Thomas names behind Matchbox Twenty's sound.
- Counting Crows — Counting Crows' literate, roots-tinged alternative rock is among the contemporaries Rob Thomas cites as a model.