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Dave Matthews: Biography

Dave Matthews

Birth Name: David John Matthews
Birth Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 01/09/1967, Capricorn
Profession: Musician; actor

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Dave Matthews Fast Facts:

Grew up in South Africa, New York and Virginia.
Began playing guitar at age 9.
At age 19, began working as a clerk at IBM in the same research center where his father had been employed.
After moving to Charlottesville, VA, he performed as an amateur actor in several regional productions.
Formed his eponymous band in 1991 in Charlottesville, VA, and the group made its first appearance on Earth Day of that year.
Released debut album Remember Two Things in 1993.
In 1996, won his first Grammy for his vocal performance on "So Much to Say."
In January 1997, his band played at President Bill Clinton's inauguration after his reelection.
Established Bama Works Fund in 1999 to support charitable programs in Charlottesville, VA.
In 2003, released his first solo album Some Devil, which contained the Grammy-winning single "Gravedigger," and made his big-screen acting debut in Where the Red Fern Grows.
In 2004, formed Bama Works Village Recovery Fund to aid Asian tsunami victims.
The band received the Chairman's Award at the 2004 NAACP Image Awards for its devotion to social and environmental causes.

Dave Matthews Relationships:
Anne - Sister
Grace Anne Matthews - Daughter
Jane - Sister
Jennifer Ashley Harper - Wife
John Matthews - Father
Peter Matthews - Brother
Stella Busina Matthews - Daughter
Val Matthews - Mother
August Oliver - Son
Dave Matthews Awards:
2003 Grammy: Best Male Rock Vocal Performance - Winner
1996 Grammy: Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal - Winner
2010 CMT Music Awards: Collaborative Video of the Year - Nominee

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