Dave Matthews - Guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band, Birthday and Childhood
Home › South African › Dave MatthewsJanuary 9, 1967358 viewsDave Matthews's Personal Details
Dave Matthews is a self-taught musician and actor from the United States of America
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | January 9, 1967 |
| Nationality | South African, American |
| Famous | Film & Theater Personalities, Actors, Guitarists, Singers, Guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band, Lead Vocalist |
| Spouses | Jennifer Ashley Harper |
| Siblings | Anne Matthews, Jane Matthews, Peter Matthews |
| Known as | Dave Matthews Band |
| Childrens | Grace Anne, Stella Busina |
| Universities |
|
| Birth Place | Johannesburg |
| Born Country | South Africa |
| Political Ideology | Democratic |
| Height | 189 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | John Matthews |
| Mother | Valerie Matthews |
| Net Worth | $300 million as of Jul 4,2016 |
| Sun Sign | Capricorn |
| Born in | Johannesburg |
| Famous as | Lead vocalist and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band. |
Dave Matthews's photo
Who is Dave Matthews?
For many centuries now, the world has seen the rise and fall of some great musicians. The songs of a few such talented ones, especially from the 20th century, have been unforgettable. Dave Matthews is one of the few modern day musicians who have made a lasting impression on the minds of music lovers and critics alike. Unlike most of his musician contemporaries, Dave also experimented with another popular craft, acting. Even while he was busy with band related commitments, Dave essayed small yet significant roles in quite a few movies, such as ‘You Don’t Mess With The Zohan’ and 'Lake City'. In a career spanning more than three decades, Dave has managed to grab a few laurels, including the famous Grammy. Dave also took an active interest in important political events of America. Through his musical gigs, he encouraged the youth of his country to vote and often showed his liking towards the Democrats. Though a few sections of the American society questioned Dave’s origins, he has successfully managed to win the hearts of the people, who have accepted him to be a ‘Virginian’.
Childhood & Early Life
Dave was born on January 9, 1967, to Valerie and John Matthews, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was the third of the couple’s four children. Dave’s father worked for the IT giant, IBM.
Dave’s family shifted base to New York when he was barely two-year-old, but post his father’s death, they returned back to South Africa in 1977. During his short stay at New York, Dave witnessed a musical performance by Pete Seeger.
After graduating in the year 1985 from ‘St. Stithians College’, Dave faced the pressure to join the South African military service to fight against the growing problem of Apartheid in the region. However, he left the country to avoid being a soldier.
Career
Matthews started working for IBM in 1986, at their office located in New York. After this short stint, Mathew moved to his ancestral town of Charlottesville in Virginia, a place where his musical career took wings.
Dave first became a part of a Charlottesville local band named ‘Devastator’. After a few shows spanning over several months, the band split. During this time Dave also pursued other interests such as acting.
Dave later collaborated with the well known guitarist, Tim Reynolds. This collaboration paved way for Dave’s first musical performance named ‘Miki Liszt Dance Company’.
Dave, later, penned a few singles such as "Recently", "I'll Back You Up", and "The Song that Jane Likes". At this time Dave first thought of starting his own musical venture.
Dave finally formed his band in 1991. The band was christened ‘Dave Matthews Band’, and consisted of members like Carter Beauford, LeRoi Moore, Stefan Lessard, and Peter Griesar. Their first gig was a fund raiser for the ‘Middle East Children’s Alliance’.
The year 1994 saw the release of the band’s debut album named ‘Under The Table and Dreaming’. The album went on to become a chartbuster in the ‘Billboard 200’ countdown, and even managed to secure the 11th spot.
The ‘Dave Matthews Band’ released their second album titled ‘Crash’ two years later. This album didn’t manage to impress their listeners as much as the previous one. However, the band’s performance of the album’s songs at Madison Square Garden was well appreciated.
In the late 1990’s, the band released two other albums titled ‘Live at Red Rocks’ and ‘Before These Crowded Streets’. The latter went on to rule the music charts during the time of its release, and managed to gain the No. 1 position.
Dave also lent his voice to the songs of other bands such as ‘Blue Man Group’. He sang a track named ‘Sing Along’, for the group’s second album named ‘Complex’ which was released in 2003.
Even while he was busy with the commitments of his band, Dave released his debut solo album named ‘Some Devil’. A single called ‘Gravedigger’ from the album went on to become a chartbuster, and even won Dave Matthews a Grammy.
Dave has also acted in more than a dozen movies, and also in a few plays. Though these roles are of less significance, Dave was well remembered for his acting skills. Some of his works include the Adam Sandler starrer ‘You Don't Mess with the Zohan’, ‘I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry’, ‘Lake City’, and ‘In the Woods’.
Major Works
Other than being the founder of the famous ‘Dave Matthews Band’, Dave is also known for his solo album ‘Some Devil’, which won him a Grammy award. It’s believed that over many years, Dave had penned songs which didn’t fit into the kind of music which his band played, which motivated Dave to make such a move.
Awards & Achievements
The Dave Matthews Band was nominated for the prestigious Grammy awards for three of their albums namely ‘Under the Table and Dreaming’, ‘Before these Crowded Streets’ and ‘Big Whiskey and Grug Grux King’.
In 1997, the band finally won a Grammy for their rock song ‘So much to say’.
Dave became a recipient of the ‘Orville Gibson Award for Best Acoustic Guitarist’ in 2002.
The song ‘Gravedigger’, from Dave Matthews’ debut album titled ‘Some Devil’, fetched him a Grammy award in the year 2004.
Dave was honoured with a ‘D.M.A honoris causa’, by the Pennsylvania based Haverford College in 2005.
Personal Life & Legacy
Dave had lost his father to Lung Cancer in 1977. If few biography writers are to be believed, this could have possibly been an inspiration for the lyrics of the song ‘Carpe Diem’.
One of Dave’s toughest phases was the tragic deaths of his sister and brother-in-law. The tragedy disturbed Dave Matthews greatly, and also significantly influenced the music in the later part of his career.
In 2000, Dave got married to his girlfriend Jennifer Ashley Harper after a long period of courtship. The couple is blessed with three children, twin daughters named Grace Anne and Stella Busina, as well as a son named Oliver, who was born in 2007.
Trivia
Other than music, Dave has also proved that he’s a socially responsible citizen. He had urged American citizens to vote, through his video which was posted on the internet in 2000.
Matthew also backed the U.S President Barack Obama during the latter’s 2008 election campaign, and performed at the Indiana University prior to the elections, in an attempt to promote the latter.
// Famous Film & Theater Personalities
Jacob Elordi
Jacob Elordi is an Australian actor. Let’s take a look at his childhood, family, personal life, career, etc.
Wentworth Miller
Wentworth Miller is an American actor and screenwriter who achieved recognition for his role in the TV series ‘Prison Break’.
Skai Jackson
Skai Jackson is an American child actress with huge fan following. Find more about her family & personal life, relationships, facts and more.
Dave Matthews's awards
| Year | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
ASCAP Film And Television Music Awards | ||
| 2003 | Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture | Mr. Deeds (2002) |
Grammy Awards | ||
| 2004 | Best Rock Vocal Performance - Male | Winner |
Dave Matthews biography timelines
- // 9th Jan 1967Dave was born on January 9, 1967, to Valerie and John Matthews, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He was the third of the couple’s four children. Dave’s father worked for the IT giant, IBM.
- // 1977Dave’s family shifted base to New York when he was barely two-year-old, but post his father’s death, they returned back to South Africa in 1977. During his short stay at New York, Dave witnessed a musical performance by Pete Seeger.
- // 1977Dave had lost his father to Lung Cancer in 1977. If few biography writers are to be believed, this could have possibly been an inspiration for the lyrics of the song ‘Carpe Diem’.
- // 1985After graduating in the year 1985 from ‘St. Stithians College’, Dave faced the pressure to join the South African military service to fight against the growing problem of Apartheid in the region. However, he left the country to avoid being a soldier.
- // 1986Matthews started working for IBM in 1986, at their office located in New York. After this short stint, Mathew moved to his ancestral town of Charlottesville in Virginia, a place where his musical career took wings.
- // 1990In the late 1990’s, the band released two other albums titled ‘Live at Red Rocks’ and ‘Before These Crowded Streets’. The latter went on to rule the music charts during the time of its release, and managed to gain the No. 1 position.
- // 1991Dave finally formed his band in 1991. The band was christened ‘Dave Matthews Band’, and consisted of members like Carter Beauford, LeRoi Moore, Stefan Lessard, and Peter Griesar. Their first gig was a fund raiser for the ‘Middle East Children’s Alliance’.
- // 1994The year 1994 saw the release of the band’s debut album named ‘Under The Table and Dreaming’. The album went on to become a chartbuster in the ‘Billboard 200’ countdown, and even managed to secure the 11th spot.
- // 1997In 1997, the band finally won a Grammy for their rock song ‘So much to say’.
- // 2000In 2000, Dave got married to his girlfriend Jennifer Ashley Harper after a long period of courtship. The couple is blessed with three children, twin daughters named Grace Anne and Stella Busina, as well as a son named Oliver, who was born in 2007.
- // 2002Dave became a recipient of the ‘Orville Gibson Award for Best Acoustic Guitarist’ in 2002.
- // 2003Dave also lent his voice to the songs of other bands such as ‘Blue Man Group’. He sang a track named ‘Sing Along’, for the group’s second album named ‘Complex’ which was released in 2003.
- // 2004The song ‘Gravedigger’, from Dave Matthews’ debut album titled ‘Some Devil’, fetched him a Grammy award in the year 2004.
- // 2005Dave was honoured with a ‘D.M.A honoris causa’, by the Pennsylvania based Haverford College in 2005.
// Famous Singers
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell is an American singer and songwriter. Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family, personal life, birthday, etc.
Isaak Presley
All about American actor and singer Isaak Presley including his age, birthday, family life, girlfriends, net worth, and some fun facts.
Sophia Montero
Sophia Montero is an American singer and YouTuber. Let’s have a look at her family and personal life including age, date of birth, net worth, relationships, and fun facts.
Zach Herron
All about American singer and Instagram personality including his age, birthday, girlfriends, net worth, and some fun facts.
Devin Gordon
All about American Pop singer and internet celebrity Devin Gordon, including his age, birthday, family life, girlfriends, net worth, and some fun facts.
Omarion
Omarion is an American singer, rapper, and actor. Check out this biography to know about his childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about his life.
Dave Matthews's FAQ
What is Dave Matthews birthday?
Dave Matthews was born at 1967-01-09
Where is Dave Matthews's birth place?
Dave Matthews was born in Johannesburg
What is Dave Matthews nationalities?
Dave Matthews's nationalities is South African, American
Who is Dave Matthews spouses?
Dave Matthews's spouses is Jennifer Ashley Harper
Who is Dave Matthews siblings?
Dave Matthews's siblings is Anne Matthews, Jane Matthews, Peter Matthews
Who is Dave Matthews childrens?
Dave Matthews's childrens is Grace Anne, Stella Busina
What was Dave Matthews universities?
Dave Matthews studied at St Stithians College
What is Dave Matthews's political ideology?
Dave Matthews's political ideology is Democratic
How tall is Dave Matthews?
Dave Matthews's height is 189
Who is Dave Matthews's father?
Dave Matthews's father is John Matthews
Who is Dave Matthews's mother?
Dave Matthews's mother is Valerie Matthews
What is Dave Matthews's sun sign?
Dave Matthews is Capricorn
How famous is Dave Matthews?
Dave Matthews is famouse as Lead vocalist and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band.