Dave Matthews: Biography in Details
Who is Dave Matthews?
Dave Matthews is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record label owner who is originally from South Africa.
He is best known for his role as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for the Dave Matthews Band.
Dave Matthews: Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity
He was born on January 9, 1967, in Johannesburg, South Africa. His birth name is David John Matthews. His father’s name was John Matthews and his mother’s name is Allie Laurenzo-Matthews.
He is the third of four children of his parents. He has two sisters (Jane and Anne) and a brother (Peter). His sister, Anne died in a domestic tragedy at her home in South Africa.
Dave’s dad was working there as a physicist, starting working for IBM. Unfortunately, his father died in 1977 of lung cancer and after a year, the family moved to New York.
Dave holds dual citizenship (American-South African) but his ethnicity is Caucasian.
In which school did Dave Matthews attend?
Dave Matthews graduated from St Stithians College high school in 1985. After high school, in order to avoid being enlisted in South Africa’s compulsory military service, he left South Africa for New York in 1986.
Dave Matthews: Professional Life, Career
Before he began his profession, he worked several jobs for his survival in Charlottesville, Virginia. Also, he was part of the local music community and also acted in various local production.
Soon, he began appearing on stage with Tim Reynolds. They met through their mutual friend, Nic Cappon. After working together, he was persuaded to record some of his own songs.
He wrote many songs such as ‘Recently, I’ll Back You Up’, and ‘The Song that Jane Likes’ in 1991.
He formed a band named Dave Matthews band alongside Peter Griesar(Left in 1993), Boyd Tinsley, Carter Beauford, Stefan Lessard, and LeRoi Moore.
The band performed for the first time in 1991 for the Middle East Children’s Alliance and the band soon moved to the national stage with the help of the band’s manager, Coran Capshaw.
After three years, the band released its first major-label debut ‘Under The Table and Dreaming’. Later, the band released ‘Away from the World in 2012.
Apart from his singing career, he is also an actor. He made his acting debut in the Disney film ‘When the Red Fern Grows’ and later starred in ‘Because of Winn-Dixie’ alongside Jeff Daniels and Eva Marie Saint.
Dave Matthews performed at a Democratic get-out-the-vote event in Charlottesville VA with Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe on October 30, 2021.
Awards, Nominations
Dave Matthews won ASCAP Award in the category Most Performed Song from a Motion Picture for ‘Mr. Deeds’ in 2003 and won Grammy Award in the category Best Rock Vocal Performance-Male in 2004.
How much is the net worth of Dave Matthews?
Dave Matthews has an estimated net worth of around $300 million as of 2022, and he has earned that sum of money from his professional career.
He has thousands of acres in the Charlottesville area and owns an 18th-century farm named Blenheim Vineyards.
He resides in a house purchased for $360,000 in 2001.
Social Media
He has around 620k followers on Instagram, about 362k followers on Twitter, and he has more than 2.84 million followers on Facebook.
He also gained around 228k subscribers on his YouTube channel.
Dave Matthews: Rumors, Controversy
He has been successful in maintaining his celebrity status and has not been involved in any rumors and controversies in his personal and professional life.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Dave Matthews has a height of 6 ft. 2 inches and his weight is 78 kg. He has dark brown eyes with brown hair.
But, other information regarding his shoe size, dress size, etc. is unknown.
Trivia/Facts
- He is 55 years old as of 2022.
- His zodiac sign is Pisces.
- he joined Twitter in June 2009.
- His family moved to Yorktown Heights in New York when he was two years old.
- At present, he lives in Seattle.
Dave Matthews’s Anniversary Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | August | Saturday |
| 2025 | August | Sunday |
| 2026 | August | Monday |
| 2027 | August | Tuesday |
| 2028 | August | Thursday |
Dave Matthews’s Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | January | Tuesday |
| 2025 | January | Thursday |
| 2026 | January | Friday |
| 2027 | January | Saturday |
| 2028 | January | Sunday |