08.08.96 – Matchbox Twenty | Atlantic Records

WOW!Β  This was a fun day for sure.Β  This was my first shoot with Matchbox 20 and Rob Thomas for Atlantic Records.Β  It was a publicity and packaging shoot.Β  We shot at 5th & Sunset Studios in Hollywood.Β  Actually a few blocks from where I live.Β  My great friend Michael Lippman made this shoot happen since he managed the band.

These guys were fresh from Orlando, FL and just beginning their musical careers.Β  I remember them getting a complete make over.Β  New haircuts and new cloths.Β  A whole new look for each band member.Β  This is when I met Rob Thomas.Β  I’ve shot and known Rob since that day.Β  He’s one of the nicest musicians I have ever met and worked with.Β  I see him every tour he does cuz he’s SO fucking good.

This shoot just worked and was super easy.Β  I remember thinking these guys are too nice and they’ll be lucky to sell a few albums.Β  WTF do I know they sold over 15 million!!!Β  They have been pushing out hits and tours since this shoot.Β  I’d like to think that my photos had something to do with it. Β 

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