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Dave Matthews

Get ready to rock with Dave Matthews, a super cool musician who makes amazing music and has traveled the world!

Images

Dave Matthews in Concert (43501212971)

Dave Matthews in Concert (43501212971)

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Dave Matthews Band -7/27/13
Dave Matthews Band 7/27/13
Carla Stampfli, Andrea Secchiero, Dave Matthews, Margit Vanek, Csaba Kuttor, Gaia Peron - Garmin Milano City Triathlon
Dave Matthews Band - Bristow, VA 2013
Dave Matthews Band - Band Shot Melbourne 2005
Dave Matthews Band -7/27/13
Dave Matthews Band -7/27/13
Carla Stampfli, Andrea Secchiero, Dave Matthews, Margit Vanek, Csaba Kuttor, Gaia Peron - Garmin Milano City Triathlon
Dave Matthews Serenades Jane Goodall on her 80th Birthday
Dave Matthews Band - Bristow, VA 2013
Dave Matthews' Guitar with a sketch he added for Jane Goodall's birthday.

Key Facts

Born
January 9, 1967.
Birthplace
Johannesburg, South Africa.
Known For
Being the lead singer and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band.
Achievements
Won two Grammy Awards and had seven consecutive albums debut at number one on the Billboard charts.
Fun Fact
Dave Matthews started playing guitar when he was only nine years old.

Meet the Music Maker!

Dave Matthews is a super talented musician who sings and plays the guitar. He's the main singer and songwriter for a famous band called the Dave Matthews Band. Imagine a band that's so popular, they've played in huge stadiums for thousands of people!

Dave started making music when he was just nine years old, strumming his guitar. He was born in a faraway place called South Africa and moved around a lot as a kid, which might have given him lots of ideas for his songs.

From Parties to Stadiums!

Dave and his band started playing music in small places, like parties at colleges. But they got so good and so popular that soon they were playing in giant arenas and stadiums! Their music was so catchy that people couldn't stop listening.

For many years, they were one of the most popular bands in North America, making more money than almost any other music group. It's like going from playing in your backyard to performing at a giant theme park!

Grammy-Winning Superstar!

Guess what? Dave Matthews has won super special awards called Grammys! He won one with his band for a song called 'So Much to Say.' He also won another Grammy for a song he sang by himself called 'Gravedigger.' Winning a Grammy is like getting the biggest gold star in the whole world for music.

It means people everywhere think his music is truly amazing and special. He's not just a musician; he's a music superstar!

More Than Just Music!

Besides being an awesome musician, Dave Matthews has also tried acting! He's been in movies and TV shows, showing he has many talents. His band is also famous for always making new music that goes straight to the top of the music charts.

They've had six albums in a row that became number one! That's like getting straight A's on six big school projects in a row. Dave Matthews is a busy and talented person who brings joy to many people with his music and other cool things he does.

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