Dave Matthews is an iconic South African singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor, best known for his work with the Dave Matthews Band and for hits such as "Crush".
Dave Matthews is a South African singer-songwriter and musician best known for being the lead singer and guitarist of the successful Dave Matthews Band. He has released eight studio albums, four live albums, and multiple chart-topping singles, winning three Grammys and a MTV Video Music Award in the process.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1967</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dave Matthews is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 9, 1967, Dave Matthews was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1986</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moves to United States</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dave moves to Charlottesville, Virginia where he would eventually form the Dave Matthews Band.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Formation of Dave Matthews Band</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dave Matthews formed the band with fellow musicians in Charlottesville, Virginia.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Debut Album Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Under the Table and Dreaming," the band's first major-label album, is released.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Award Win</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dave Matthews Band wins a Grammy for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for the song "Gravedigger."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Solo Performances</div><div class='timeline-text'>Dave Matthews begins performing solo shows and collaborations alongside his work with the band.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Continued Success</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the global pandemic, Dave Matthews Band continues to tour and release music.</div></div></div>
Dave Matthews, a South African-born rock singer and songwriter, was born on January 9, 1967, and is currently 56 years old. He is best known for being the lead singer and primary songwriter for the Dave Matthews Band, which has released nine studio albums and sold millions of records worldwide.
Dave Matthews has an estimated net worth of $300M, making him one of the wealthiest musicians in the world. His wealth comes from the success of his Grammy-winning band Dave Matthews Band, as well as from his solo work, brand endorsements and investments in the tech industry.