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Rob Thomas is the singer- songwriter and lead singer of the band Matchbox 20 who has an estimated net worth of $17 million.
Through his work with Matchbox 20, Rob Thomas became famous for a number of hits including "Push," "3 AM," and "Unwell." His collaborative work with Carlos Santana on the song "Smooth" also helped propel Thomas into the spotlight and earned the singer three Grammy's for his effort on the triple platinum track.
After receiving this recognition, Rob Thomas has written songs for a number of rock icons such as Tom Petty, Willie Nelson, and even Mick Jagger. His work as a singer-songwriter led the Songwriters Hall of Fame to honor him with the Starlight Award in 2004.
While much of his fame is associated with the success of Matchbox 20, Rob Thomas walked away from the group in 2005 to pursue a solo career. His first solo album entitled "...Something to Be" debuted at #1 on the US charts. He released many other successful solo albums before ultimately reuniting with Matchbox 20 in 2010.
Earnings & Financial Data
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Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2011 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album North with the American rock band Matchbox 20 (certified platinum by ARIA) |
$275,000 |
|
2008 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from his album Cradlesong (certified 2x platinum by ARIA) |
$140,000 |
|
2006 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the compilation album Exile on Mainstream with the American rock band Matchbox 20 (certified 3x platinum by ARIA, platinum by RMNZ, and gold by RIAA and Music Canada) |
$1,200,000 |
|
2004 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from his album ...Something to Be (certified 3x platinum by ARIA, and platinum by RIAA and Music Canada) |
$1,400,000 |
|
2003 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the live album Show: A Night in the Life of Matchbox Twenty with the American rock band Matchbox 20 (certified 2x platinum by ARIA and platinum by RIAA) |
$2,140,000 |
|
2001 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the live album VH1 Storytellers with the American rock band Matchbox 20 (certified platinum by ARIA) |
$70,000 |
|
2001 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album More Than You Think You Are with the American rock band Matchbox 20 (certified 5x platinum by ARIA, 2x platinum by RIAA, platinum by Music Canada, and gold by RMNZ) |
$2,000,000 |
|
1999 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Mad Seasonwith the American rock band Matchbox 20 (certified 4x platinum by RIAA and ARIA, 3x platinum by Music Canada, and gold by BPI and RMNZ) |
$5,000,000 |
|
1995 |
Record Sales |
Estimated earnings from the album Yourself or Someone Like You with the American rock band Matchbox 20 (certified 12x platinum by RIAA, 10x platinum by ARIA, 8x platinum by Music Canada, 5x platinum by RMNZ, and gold by BPI) |
$14,000,000 |