Photos: Rob Thomas through the years

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Photos: Rob Thomas through the years

A look back at the career of Matchbox Twenty frontman and solo artist Rob Thomas.

Matchbox Twenty has sold more than 30 million albums in its career. From left, Paul Doucette (drums), Kyle Cook (guitar), Rob Thomas (vocals) and Brian Yale (bass). Photo credit: Randall Slavin

Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty performs on NBC's "Today" at Rockefeller Plaza on September 3, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Ilya S. Savenok/Getty Images)

Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas performs during the second night of their "More Than You Think You Are" tour on April 26, 2003 in Little Rock, Arkansas. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Rob Thomas and the late Brittany Murphy onstage at the 2002 VH1 Vogue Fashion Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, 10/15/02. Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images.

Kid Rock (left) and Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 pose backstage at VH1's Big In 2003 Awards on November 20, 2003 at Universal City in Los Angeles, California. (Photo By Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

Carlos Santana (left) and singer Rob Thomas attend rehearsals for the 2005 American Music Awards at the Shrine Auditorium on November 21, 2005 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Musician Rob Thomas (left) poses with the Jonas Brothers, Kevin, Joe, and Nick during the world premiere of Disney's "Meet The Robinsons" held at the El Capitan Theater on March 25, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Musicians Johnny Rzeznik (left) and Rob Thomas pose at the Distinctive Assets Gift Lounge held during Andre Agassi's 12th Annual Grand Slam for Children at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on October 6, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Distinctive Assets)

Singer Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 performs on NBC's "The Today Show" on October 8, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

Rob Thomas and his wife Marisol Thomas arrive for the Buzz Party before the women's singles final on day 14 of the 2008 U.S. Open at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2008 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for USTA)

Actor David Arquette, singer Rob Thomas and chef Rachael Ray pose for photos at An Evening of Practical Magic Hosted by City Harvest at Cipriani 42nd Street on April 22, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for City Harvest, Inc.)

Musician Rob Thomas (from left), New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, actor Zach Levi, actress Jane Krakowski, singer Michael Buble and singer Aretha Franklin attend the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center on December 2, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Jason Mraz and Rob Thomas perform at the 95.5 WPLJ-FM 18th Annual Scott & Todd Live Boradcast at Blythedale Children's Hospital on December 21, 2009 in Valhalla, New York. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)

Rob Thomas, Ronnie Spector, Eric Burdon, and Chris Isaak onstage at the 25th Annual Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Waldorf=Astoria on March 15, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

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Matchbox Twenty has sold more than 30 million albums in its career. From left, Paul Doucette (drums), Kyle Cook (guitar), Rob Thomas (vocals) and Brian Yale (bass). Photo credit: Randall Slavin

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