Dave Matthews Biography: Family Tragedy, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs, Tour, Movies, Children, Parents, Siblings

David John Matthews is an American musician. He is the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band.

Matthews was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. He moved around a lot when he was a kid. He lived in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Profile

• Full Name: David John Matthews
• Stage Name: Dave Matthews
• Born: January 9, 1967
• Age: 58 years old
• Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa
• Nationality: South African
• Occupation: famous singer, songwriter, and musician
• Height: 1.89m
• Parent: Valerie Matthews and John Matthews
• Siblings: Jane Matthews, Valerie Matthews, and Dave Matthews
• Spouse: Jennifer Ashley Harper
• Children: Grace Anne Matthews, August Oliver Matthews, and Stella Busina Matthews
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $350 million

Early Life And Education

Dave Matthews is a famous singer, songwriter, and musician. He was born on January 9, 1967, in Johannesburg, South Africa. His parents are Valerie Matthews and John Matthews. He has three siblings: Jane Matthews, Valerie Matthews, and Dave Matthews.

He went to St Stithians College for his education. Dave is of African descent and practices Christianity. His musical talent and hard work have earned him millions of fans all over the world.

Career

Dave Matthews began playing acoustic guitar when he was nine years old. In 1991, he created the Dave Matthews Band in Charlottesville, Virginia. From 1991 to 2003, he mainly focused on writing songs and performing with his band. He also performed solo and produced other records. Between 2000 and 2010, his band toured all the time. They sold more tickets and made more money than any other act in North America.

Dave Matthews Band released their album Away from the World in 2012. This album made them the first group to have six studio albums debut at number one on the Billboard charts. They set a new record with their 2018 album, Come Tomorrow, which was their seventh consecutive number one album.

Besides music, Dave Matthews has also acted in several roles. He has won two Grammy Awards. The first one was in 1997 with his band for Best Rock Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for the song “So Much to Say.” The second award was in 2004 for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance for his solo song “Gravedigger.”

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @davematthewsband

Personal Life

Dave Matthews has a soulful voice and plays the guitar really well. This talent has given him many fans all over the world. He also writes songs, and many of them have topped the charts. In 2000, he married Jennifer Ashley Harper. They have been happily married since then. Together, they have three kids: Grace Anne Matthews, August Oliver Matthews, and Stella Busina Matthews.

Net Worth

Dave Matthews is a rich musician. His net worth is about 350 million dollars. He made this money from his career as a singer, songwriter, and musician.

He earns money in many ways. This includes album sales, concert tours, and merchandise sales. Besides music, Matthews has other businesses. He owns a winery and a restaurant. These ventures help him make even more money.