David John Matthews (born January 9, 1967) is a South African-born American singer-songwriter, musician, actor and record label owner. He is best known as the lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band (DMB).

During the period from 2000 to 2010, his band sold more tickets and earned more money than any other act in North America.

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Matthews has had multiple acting roles. He has also won two Grammy Awards: one with the Dave Matthews Band in 1997 for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group ("So Much to Say") and one in 2004 for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance ("Gravedigger") from his solo album.

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1967 births

Living people

American singer-songwriters

American LGBT rights activists

American movie actors

American rock singers

American rock guitarists

American blues singers

American blues musicians

American pianists

South African businesspeople

South African actors

South African writers

People from Johannesburg

American agnostics

American musical groups

American philanthropists

American record producers

Grammy Award winners

Naturalized citizens of the United States

Actors from Charlottesville, Virginia

Singers from Virginia

White South African people

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