Matchbox Twenty

Matchbox Twenty is an American rock band formed in the mid-1990s, known for post-grunge hits like "Push," "3AM," and "Unwell." The band helped define mainstream alternative rock radio of that era.

Lead singer Rob Thomas achieved additional success as a solo artist.

Also styled Matchbox 20.

band

alternative rock

Non-mainstream guitar-driven genre

Atlantic Records · lineup · frontman · vocalist · guitarist · drummer · bassist · formation · reunion · hiatus

songs

Real World

Pioneering MTV docuseries

chorus · ballad · anthem · acoustic version

era

nineties

1990-1999

  • VH1Music video broadcaster
  • MTVYouth-oriented video network
  • TRLMaturity assessment scale

late nineties · CD era · adult contemporary · Gen X · millennial · throwback · nostalgia · reunion tour · comeback

live

concert

Live musical performance

venue · arena · amphitheater · festival · soundcheck · merchandise · meet and greet · fan club · live album · acoustic set

discography

North

Specific regional designation

compilation · tracklist · liner notes · album art · platinum · certification · release date · studio album

Opposites
musical style and commercial positioning

Matchbox TwentySonic Youth

Experimental rock group

Swans

cultural stance and authenticity perception

Matchbox TwentyDead Kennedys

Punk band, provocative name

Black Flag · Rage Against the Machine · The Clash

Family

match, box, twenty, matches, matched, matching, matchbox, boxes, boxed

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G